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Re: Draining Transmission and Overdrive

To: Ed Woods <fogbros@nb.net>
Subject: Re: Draining Transmission and Overdrive
From: Russell Seto <ruset@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 22:30:54 -0600
Cc: Charlie <c2h60_@email.msn.com>, Triumph Mailinglist <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
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References: <000201be2051$b631a820$2d41a1d1@fogbros.nb.net>
I agree with you Ed.  Ken Gillanders of British Frame and Engine
suggested using Valvoline Racing oil, 20/50 in my car, both engine and
tranny/OD.  Have not had a bit of trouble with it.

Russ
TS43694LO

Ed Woods wrote:
> 
> Remove the large, brass drain plug from the overdrive unit itself as well as
> the drain plug from the gearbox. Remove the screen that's beneath the large
> brass o/d plug and clean it thoroughly. Clean out any crud you can reach in
> the recess where the screen resided. Use 20/50 oil in the gearbox and o/d
> (opinion).
> 
> Ed Woods
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charlie <c2h60_@email.msn.com>
> To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, December 03, 1998 10:08 PM
> Subject: Draining Transmission and Overdrive
> 
> >
> >Howdy folks!
> >I thought I stumbled across a "How To" drain "All" the oil from the
> >transmission and overdrive correctly a while back.  I seem to remember that
> >if you just remove the transmission drain plug it does not drain "All" the
> >oil from the transmission and overdrive or am I dreaming?  (^_^:)  My
> >transmission and/or overdrive is leaking a little ATF I guess cause it is
> >red.  The transmission and overdrive are operating properly.  I want to
> >refill with regular 90 wt. gear oil but I want to be sure both transmission
> >and overdrive are drained completely.  Anyway . . .  I forgot how to drain
> >'em both!  Help!!!
> >CC51493LO  "Raye"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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