I am the original proud owner who has lost
most of his know-how on the simplest measures. My wife was a stranger last
January after my second stroke. No tears however, most things are improving
every day. Your comment that the selected oil was the right oil gave me
courage. Right now all is in a mess in the garage so I am unable to let you
hear how much I appreciate you reply. You will get a better reply soon.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Casey
[mailto:jjcrmc optonline net]
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006
10:03 PM
To: Raymon Ellis;
elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: Re: (ET) GE-20
Transmission Oil Specs
I take it that you're not the
original owner and may not know what's in the trans. The 85-140
gear oil is perfect, even if you live in the snowbelt. If you live
in a REAL snowbelt like northern Maine you can use straight
85. Remove the old oil with the tractor flat on the ground then get the
rear wheels at least 5" off ground for 64 ozs of new oil.
I used 75 wgt. Mobil 1 synthetic for more than a year without problem,
replaced it with 85-140 because I thought the trans was noisy and heavier oil
would quiet it down and also because I saw a post about synthetics
damaging seals. Now believe synthetics to be safe, the stuff is in the
engine, trans and axle of my BMW...if it's good enough for them it's good
enough for me.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday,
November 30, 2006 7:53 PM
Subject: (ET) GE-20
Transmission Oil Specs
My E-20 slows down some in colder
weather which causes me to believe I should change the transmission oil.
Members have reported that the oil can be drained by parking on a steep slope.
There are comments about ways to fill with 64 ounces of new oil. Some have said
that synthetics are the way to go. Others have said that if you want to replace
all your seals go with synthetics. Super Tech Gear Lubricant SAE 85W-140 GL-5
which I think is regular oil at Wal-Mart Stores may be an acceptable choice. I
will thank anyone with knowledge of the Peerless 2300 transmission to say if
this will be OK. My tractor is used mainly for mowing and pulling a small
trailer. Any additional tips for replacing the lubricant will be appreciated. I
have access to several small jacks, a funnel with a long tube attached, some
simple hand tools, and plenty of time, I hope. Any help and encouragements will
be welcomed. Thank you.
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