Recent content by silence

GL-5 has pressure additives makes the synchros have to work harder.

Seems like everyone has a different opinion or preference for gear oils. Ever read the API classifications for gear lubes? I know some of you think the Deuce tranny is heavy duty. It is not a heavy-duty transmission. Deuce transmissions are light duty. The mineral oil call is most likely Uncle...

Out with the old in with the new Trying to stop such a ban will not be easy. Your dear uncle sammy is in complete support of such ideas. There is currently a nation wide movement aimed at getting rid of old iron. No old iron means you have to spend more money for newer vehicles which will in...

The thread may be dated but there are any number of people out there who don't do any research. They just hear talk that this or that synthetic is the best to use. They get to the parts store and see the $35 a quart price tag and decide to buy something else. (EXAMPLE) Man buys a $600 used New...

Spicer Seal I actuall know nothing about the M35s. I do know a little about spicer seals. The felt ring on the inside is a wiper that prevents bearing spray from pounding the seal. The new seal will work. It is a cheap after market seal that actually has a high price if you plan on keeping it...

I don't know a lot about oil other than most older trannys shift easier with GL-4. I do however see what is going on in many NP 205 transfer cases. Cases with synthetic oil are coming in with extream bearing wear. 3/8 inch end play in the front output shaft has become quite common but only in...

I have read some of the replies that question rebuilding when buying another is economically more feasible. I tend to agree. How about not rebuilding or buying but combining parts on hand to make one. I have a 3053A missing the input shaft. I also have a 3152 with a loose second gear and bad...