[Farmall] IH Hy-Tran Fluid

[Arthur Umland]

    Thanks for the comment Carl. If the indicated IH Hy-Tran Fluid is 
indeed the same as the 10 W IH hydraulic fluid, it goes against my 
basic experience of what to expect. Usually, gear trains, in this case 
the transaxle assembly, would require a heavier weight lubricant rather 
then lighter. The owners manual also states, "NOTE: Do not substitute 
10W-30 or 10W-40." I will have to check into this further before I am 
comfortable with using the equivalent of hydraulic fluid.

      Regards,
                           Art


On Aug 27, 2004, at 8:01 AM, Carl Vavra wrote:
> Art:
>     IH Hy-Tran is different than the 80-90W. It is a hydraulic oil that
> I think it is around 10 W. CaseIH continues to sell this fluid and it 
> is a
> very good oil. There are many other "off brand" oils out there, but I 
> would
> use this original fluid (IH Hy-Tran)to ensure proper lubricating and 
> seal
> protection of your unit.
> Carl
>
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> Umland
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> Subject: [Farmall] IH Hy-Tran Fluid
>
>
> Reading the owners manual for the International Spirt of '76 Lawn
> Tractor I find that it specifies IH Hy-Tran Fluid for use in the
> Transaxle. I am familiar with Hy-Tran Hydraulic fluid for my Super C
> and H, but what weight of oil would correspond to Hy-Tran Fluid? I had
> purchased and 80-90W oil to use in the transaxle, but I am not sure if
> that is compatible with the specified Hy-Tran Fluid.
> If someone can enlighten me about the specifics of IH Hy-Tran Fluid I
> would appreciate it.
>
>       Regards,
>                            Art
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