|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39 |
Looking to change the fluid in my 32. I have found that I need 600w but wondering what the exact procedure is. Is there anything special I need to do? What are the capacities? Does the free wheeling unit get changed separately? Where do you fill the trans from? Any help on this would be great! Thanks for your time!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 197
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 197 |
Transmission: 2 1/2 pints
Free Wheeling Unit: 3/4 Pint
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The lubrication information is in your owner's manual. The transmission is filled from the pipe plug on the side of the transmission case.   
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39 |
Thanks for the reply. I have filled the trans and free wheeling unit. How full does the universal joint need to be. I have looked through all three books I have and can not find anything about how much fluid to put in the universal joint section. Thanks!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141
ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 |
The small amount of oil in the U joint ball does not drain out. The U joint ball is slowly fed oil from the transmission or freewheeling unit so after miles of driving it will get fresh gear oil.
Gene Schneider
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39 |
Thank you. I guess I should have explained that I took the universal joint apart to replace a few gaskets and the fluid drained out. Should I just put a little bit back in for now.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 39 |
Just found a tech article on filling station with the answer. Thought I would share. It say to fill the universal joint section with about 1/2 pint of 600w after disassembly. Hope this helps some other people. Thanks for the replys, this place is the best!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 327 Likes: 1
Backyard Mechanic
|
|
Backyard Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 327 Likes: 1 |
Interesting, my 50 coupe manual says 8 oz......
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup
1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe Coupe
1953 Chevy 1/2 ton Panel Delivery
I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hubcap than ride in a Ferd.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
