tcslr Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Is there a secret or at least an easy way to add a heavy oil ( say 140-160wt) to the transmission fill plug? located on the side of case ( same applies to differential hub) Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 You mean besides using a gear oil pump? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfre Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 catsup squeeze bottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Here Is what I use . Sta-lube with gear oil pump and squeeze tube of double ott for steering . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Empty pump bottle from hand wash or body wash or shampoo or similar. I have a "syringe" that holds half a litre, specifically for this purpose. The glove is to keep the nozzle clean. If I can keep my attention on the job long enough (which is difficult) I can monitor how much I put in by counting the syringe loads. Edited September 5, 2019 by Spinneyhill (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Put your container of oil in a pan of hot water for a couple of hours. Makes it much easier. A pump is best, a turkey baster is okay and a squeeze bottle works fine if you just warm the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 In my '28 Chrysler, I pull the floor boards out and access it from the top. I use 1L Penrite T250 oil which I wedge in place and let gravity do its thing, the bottle is designed with a flexible pouring nipple that pulls right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 8 hours ago, Tinindian said: Put your container of oil in a pan of hot water for a couple of hours. Makes it much easier. A pump is best, a turkey baster is okay and a squeeze bottle works fine if you just warm the oil. Do not put the turkey baster back in the kitchen drawer when finished filling the transmission. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Do not put the turkey baster back in the kitchen drawer when finished filling the transmission. I wasn't caught with the turkey baster but I was caught with wire spoke wheel covers in the dishwasher. I ate a lot of humble pie over that but they sure came out clean and shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Tinindian said: I wasn't caught with the turkey baster but I was caught with wire spoke wheel covers in the dishwasher. I ate a lot of humble pie over that but they sure came out clean and shiny. Probably not as dirty as a greasy lasagna pan. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon bee Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It's motorcycle crankcases in the dishwasher you gotta be careful about. Have to do it right after the wife goes to work, then let things air out. Maybe even run another load. Now she's retired and every day is Saturday at the house, had to quit doing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Isn't anyone going to mention the traditional method? This is a "Suction Gun": What you do is stick the hose into the bottle of gear oil, and suck some up inside the gun. Then, you put the hose into the transmission and push the plunger back in. Full disclosure: this will get gear oil on your hair, your armpits, the driveway, the floorpan, the exhaust, the paint, your kids, the cat, the neighbors dog, and any birds that happen to be flying overhead. If you are going to try it, buy extra oil. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'm with Maok on my '31. Lift the floor board. Slip an 8" piece of silicone tube over the nozzle. Plug it into the fill / check plug hole. Lay the bottle across the top of the TX. Go have a beer and watch motocross. Come back in an hour and discard the bottle. Save the tube for next time. PS; Put pan under TX to catch the overflow Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tinindian said: I was caught with wire spoke wheel covers in the dishwasher. I ate a lot of humble pie over that but they sure came out clean and shiny. Apparently you wife is not a reasonable person. 👍 Edited September 5, 2019 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I turn the car on it's side. Fill. Then put back on its 4 tires. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: I turn the car on it's side. Fill. Then put back on its 4 tires. Easy peasy... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, joe_padavano said: Easy peasy... Heck, it looks like he is doing a clutch job as well! I like the chair as a jack stand. Sweet. Sheesh..... Edited September 6, 2019 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 2 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: I like the chair as a jack stand. Sweet. Sheesh..... Yeah, I was going to comment on the chair. Seriously creative. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 22 hours ago, Tinindian said: I wasn't caught with the turkey baster but I was caught with wire spoke wheel covers in the dishwasher. I ate a lot of humble pie over that but they sure came out clean and shiny. My solution after hearing how well a dishwasher did for wheel covers, especially the spoke type, was to move the old dishwasher to the garage. I put all sorts of greasy old car parts in it. It works GREAT ! I just feed it with cold water, and it makes steam during the soak/wash process from the heating coil.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Frank DuVal said: My solution after hearing how well a dishwasher did for wheel covers, especially the spoke type, was to move the old dishwasher to the garage. That's a good way to MIGHTASWELL yourself into a full kitchen remodel... Not that I've ever done anything like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Worse, it the old dishwasher at a previous house, which got new appliances to make it sell faster. More like a house replacement instead of a kitchen remodel!😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Frank DuVal said: Worse, it the old dishwasher at a previous house, which got new appliances to make it sell faster. More like a house replacement instead of a kitchen remodel!😲 You mean I'm not the only one who puts off those remodeling jobs until only the new owners get to appreciate them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) On 9/5/2019 at 1:57 PM, Tinindian said: I wasn't caught with the turkey baster but I was caught with wire spoke wheel covers in the dishwasher. I ate a lot of humble pie over that but they sure came out clean and shiny. I did that too, several years ago (1985?) whith the wheelcovers for our 1971 Buick convertible- Ran the dishwasher a couple of times empty afterward, but then my "car-guy" wife has learned to become extremely understanding of these situations- and then again, she is an AACA Senior Master Judge Edited September 8, 2019 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Picked this up at Walmart. Looks to be great for our purposes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 2:05 PM, Bloo said: Isn't anyone going to mention the traditional method? This is a "Suction Gun": What you do is stick the hose into the bottle of gear oil, and suck some up inside the gun. Then, you put the hose into the transmission and push the plunger back in. Full disclosure: this will get gear oil on your hair, your armpits, the driveway, the floorpan, the exhaust, the paint, your kids, the cat, the neighbors dog, and any birds that happen to be flying overhead. If you are going to try it, buy extra oil. Much easier to use if you simply unscrew the hose end to fill it. Easier to push with about half of that hose length. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 10:15 PM, iowa-k said: Did "borrow" a old crock pot for greasy parts soaking in the heated simple green/water solution. Anyone try this with Pine Sol for carburetor cleaning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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