filling transfer case

[jag7720]

I had to replace the rear seal on my transfer case. What is the bes way to fill the case?

Does anyone have a method they have used that works better that another?


Only thing I can think of is a long hose on a funnel.

Thanks

 

[CCATLETT1984]

you can get a screw-on top for the jug of atf, that has a shutoff valve in the cap and a foot long hose. It makes life much less messy.

 

[oifvet]

I have a nice hand pump that goes on the top of a 5-gallon bucket (spout). It works best with a person underneath and one handling the pump. There is a hook shaped aluminum pipe that holds onto the filler opening, so you can get away with one person. I got it a Harbor Freight. I does the job.

I also use a hand-held suction pump. (Also Harbor Freight). It's like a 1 quart capacity syringe. You draw up the oil into it, and push it in one quart at a time. It's little messier, but if you take your time and have some cardboard laid out for drips and spillage, it's o.k.

This method has worked for me on the deuce and Jeep Cherokees. The vehicle was on the ground. No lift. I'm thinking it will work as well on your CUCV.

 

[Angus1]

this is what I use
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_124977_124977

 

[AJMBLAZER]

I've got a small hand pump I bought at AutoZone years ago. Put the suck hose into the ATF quart, put the out hose into the t-case, and start pumping. Not always easy or clean but it works every time and also is smaller and able to be used by those of us who don't buy our fluids by the 5 gallon pail.

 

[FMJ]

Re: RE: filling transfer case

I've got a small hand pump I bought at AutoZone years ago. Put the suck hose into the ATF quart, put the out hose into the t-case, and start pumping. Not always easy or clean but it works every time and also is smaller and able to be used by those of us who don't buy our fluids by the 5 gallon pail.

Ditto, but with the "fleet" I have now, I'm looking at larger sizes......

 

[jag7720]

One word.... PEX

I had a piece of 1/2 pex left over from plumbing my house .cut a small slit in the funnel and it fits over the end of the pex nicely.

There is space between the body and frame where the pex will fit through and then straight over to the transfer case. Bend it a little so it pours down into the transfer case/ Zip tied the funnel end to the door handle and pour.

Not the fastest method in 35 degree weather but it got the job done and not a single drop spilled out. The manual says it takes 5 quarts... and it is spot on. I got the 5th quart in and pulled the pex out and there was a small drop froming on the lip of the case... Perfect.


Side question... where can I get the transfer case end of the drive shaft? Mine seems to be slightly worn where the seal rides and so it is not sealing as well as it should. Can I get a new one somewhere?

Thanks

 

[oifvet]

Well, hecky-darn. I'm just going to take my one quart suction pump and go home then.

 

[fokkerc1]

I bought a stainless steel syringe at Tractor Supply. Works great.

 

[rdixiemiller]

A pump up bug sprayer works great. Take the nozzle off the wand and put on a piece of rubber tubing to get through the fill hole.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

those bug sprayers also work great as power brake bleeders, there is a thread on how to make one.

 

[FMJ]

Re: RE: filling transfer case

those bug sprayers also work great as power brake bleeders, there is a thread on how to make one.

Got a link?, I'd was looking at the power bleed setup in the TM for the Deuce

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: Re: RE: filling transfer case

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=3439&highlight=brake+bleeder