Changing gear lube...What Weight? (1 Viewer)

[Iron_Pig]

I'm fixing to change the lube in differentials,transmission,and transfer case on my '78 FJ40. I won't be using synthetics on such a high-mileage vehicle due to leak potential.
Can someone tell me the weight gear lube and capacity PLEASE. ???

 

[axlechassis]

To change them all get 2 1/2 gallons of 80w90 and you willl have a little left over. Each one takes slightly over 2 quarts.

 

[Design311]

Yup, 80W90 used here too Get yourself a lube pump while you're at it. They are cheap and make it MUCH easier to get the fluids up in the tranny and tcase. Have fun!!

http://doityourself.com/store/6847610.htm

 

[bad_religion_au]

80W90 here as well, and second the lube pump. this is the job i chipped half my front tooth off in.

can anyone convert gallons and quarts to real measurements (metric)

 

[Design311]

[quote author=bad_religion_au link=board=1;threadid=5059;start=msg38932#msg38932 date=1063034214]
80W90 here as well, and second the lube pump. this is the job i chipped half my front tooth off in.

can anyone convert gallons and quarts to real measurements (metric)
[/quote]

Here's a great link to keep handy for conversions:
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

 

[bad_religion_au]

thanks heaps, so basically 2 liters for each

 

[woody]

there is a fill plug on everything...when fluid drips out of the plug hole, it's full. If you have a rotated front/rear axle (SOA or something) then a couple extra "plunges" on the pump will overfill it enuf to keep the pinions lubed.

I've yet to measure...lol

 

[fsusteve]

If you haven't rebuilt your front knuckles, don't be surprised to see milky fluid come out the front axle.

 

[CruisinGA]

I bought a 5 gallon bucket of 80/90 from Autozone for $23. And a industrial pump from Napa for $50. This makes changing/adding oil under the cruiser VERY easy, quick and cheap.

 

[Iron_Pig]

So 80w90 it is! Thanks again.

 

[Jonathan_Ferguson]

My Manual printed in 1986 says SAE90 for the Diffs, Transfercase, Gearbox and Steering Box. :

I currently have Valvoline Hypoid 85W/140 in the Diffs, Transfercase and Gearbox, And Valvoline LS90 in the Steering Box.
Previously had Mobil 80W/90 in the gearbox and I could feel and hear the Syncros have a huge whinge every time I placed it into gear. With the Valvoline Hypoid 85W/140 it's so smooth and no clunking Noises.