Pieter,
I learned about 64 ozs of gear oil from the 'Owners Use and Care Manual'
that came with my 1972 E12s ( sold it in '85). Gunn confirmed this, saying
64ozs needed to protect seals, and gave me the 5" off the ground number.
Actually get my E12/20 (bought '00) 6" off ground.
I take it that you top off the trans with oil. Must be about a gallon.
Have not heard of this,
could it be that too much oil puts pressure on the seals and cause leaks?
Just a thought.
Looks like you right about synthetics, see the post.
Jack
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pieter" <pvcl plitch com>
To: "John Casey" <jjcrmc optonline net>
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) GE-20 Transmission Oil Specs
> I use 85w-140, but not a synthetic. These trannies aren't hauling an
> indy car around the track, and will likely never exceed room
> temperature. I think synthetics may not be compatible with older seals.
>
> I have been told the oil level must be very high in order to lube all
> the gears in these boxes. You have to face downhill at a very steep
> angle, use jacks, or fill the transmission while its out from under
> the tractor in order to completely fill it.
>
> For some reason, mine all like to develop bad axle seals. Old age I
guess....
>
>
> At 10:02 PM 11/30/2006, you wrote:
> >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.
> >Good luck, Jack
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <mailto:raymonellis adelphia net>Raymon Ellis
> >To: <mailto:elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>elec-trak cosmos phy tufts
edu
> >Cc: <mailto:bobbieellis adelphia net>Bobbie Ellis
> >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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