[AT] tranny fluids

[Ken Knierim]

Not to split hairs here, but wasn't the N series designed and built in
Michigan? If they're specifiying a 90 wt mineral oil, one might jump
to the conclusion that it might work in their back yard... maybe not
all winter if you get a cold snap, but not a lot of folks are
generally plowing with an N-series when it's -20 or more.
My experience with a 9N in -20 and colder has been that yeah, they
need to warm up a bit before they work right (but then, so did I). We
used the Ford oil (came in a blue and white 5 gallon can) that was
recommended at the time and it worked.  (circa 1980, eastern Montana).

Now that I have an 8N in AZ, I can tell when it gets hot because the
lift won't pick up the mower on the back very well (revving the engine
helps). There's been some good information here about what I need to
do to fix it when/if I ever get it apart. My question is: how hard
will it be to get the pump out and rebuild it? And is there anything
that can be done to stop the oil from leaking onto the brakes? Every
N-series I've been on had little or no brakes.

thanks

Ken in AZ

On 8/22/06, Chris Britton <c.britton at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Not all of us live in michigan.. some of us live in warmer climates.. like
> florida.
>
> I've seen many trannies that won't leak on 90wt.. But will leak on 134d.. go
> figure.
>
> Yes.. climate will effectyour oil choice.. same as engine oil..
>
> Soundguy
>
> >From: "JEFFREY PILBEAM" <j.pilbeam at verizon.net>
> >Yes I am definitely suggesting it. I worked for a Ford dealer for 12 years
> >and the best 8N tech I know Highly recommends 134 or equivalent in the
> >2n,8n,9n etc hyd system. Especiallly here in Michigan. Maybe a much hoteer
> >climate 90w would be fine. Buit 90w don't flow up here in the Winter.
>
>
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