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    M35a2 6x6

    When these vehicles were first made there was 80/90 gear oil. As the oil was improved with additives, they started adding GL numbers. I think the current number is GL5. So, the first oil became GL1. Certain additives in some GL5 formulations harm yellow metals. Now there are GL5 oils out there...
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    M35a2 6x6

    Unless you plan on driving the vehicle in temperatures -15 degrees and lower the lube order for the transmission, transfer case and differentials call for 80/90. The transmission calls for 80/90 GL1 oil, the newer stuff last time I looked, is 80/90 GL5. It has to do with the additive...
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    M35a2 6x6

    The sprague could have been damaged from coasting backward when in a forward gear. The sprague may also be “gummed’ up. The inside of the transfer case and gears can develop a film of old oil. This film can cause the sprague to act erratic. Drain the old oil out. Fill the transfer case with ATF...
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