jimy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I just drained the transmission oil from my 1935 Dodge Pickup. Out came a tan milky fluid. The fellow that restored the truck had disassembled a few transmissions to get a good set of working parts to make a good one out of. Restoration was completed a couple of years ago but the transmission could have been filled 5 years earlier. Assuming this is water, I'm not quite sure how that could have happened. Only driven in light rain a few times. And of course washed a few times. Is there any sort of vent or vent like that the water could have come thru? I don't believe the truck has spent a night outside since restoration. Any chance the transmission case wasn't cleaned and rust caused this? Thanks, Jim Youngs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Mine had same ,is probably water . In my case figure it came though roof leak down shift stick . only other is may be thought speedo cable . You'll have to take top off clean with kero and add new fluid . Get some sheet gasket material for new top gasket , and watch levels in proper gear when assembling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Could just be condensation too. Doesn't take much water to turn oil milky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hchris Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Another thought is that someone may have put in an additive with the trans oil, they will often change the oil color. To check if its water, leave it in a clear jar for a day or so and the water will separate, naturally the water will sink to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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