[Mgs] Gearbox oil

[W. David Houser]

Rick,
I echo David's thoughts and would also suggest you put out a rebuild book with
all the wonderful, never obtain anywhere else, photos you painstakingly posted
for all of us who have followed your progress. Enjoy your ride! I'll take the
first book!
Cheers,
Dave Houser


On Nov 5, 2013, at 9:58 AM, David F. Darby wrote:

> Hello Rick,
>
> I would go with no. 2. Most dirt and particulates in there will drain out
> now and then a short run-in of a few hundred miles will further flush it
> out.
>
> In fact, I've just had an even better idea. Drain, change, drive the few
> hundred miles to my SW Missouri location, turn over keys and title and I'll
> take it from there. Would you prefer a bus or plane ticket home? ;-)
>
> Seriously, thanks again for posting your progress. You've done a terrific
> job and it's been a real inspiration.
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Rick Lindsay
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 7:15 AM
> To: mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mgs] Gearbox oil
>
> Hello Friends,
>
> I write this morning requesting advice.
>
> I'm not far from starting the TD for the first time. My concern is for the
> gearbox oil. Should I,
>
> 1. Change the oil now and call it 'good'?
>
> 2. Change the oil now then change again after running a bit?
>
> 3. Leave the old, clean-looking oil in place, for now?
>
> 4. Idle the box in neutral until warm, using the old oil to 'clean' the
> insides, then change?
>
> 5. Some other plan?
>
> I'm a gearbox novice. Advice appreciated.B
>
> -rick
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