Sparky-(Admin) 19,673 #1 Posted October 8, 2022 Draining the tranny on my 308-8 and all I have on the shelf here is 85w-140. Always tell people to use 80w-90…but is there any reason to not use this stuff? This tractor will see winter use and is not a summer mowing machine only. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 636 #2 Posted October 8, 2022 I used what I had when I changed mine last year. Mine looked a lot like yours. I noticed that a whine I had was gone after changing the tranny oil. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #3 Posted October 8, 2022 Looks like you had a little water in that oil. You should be fine with the 85W-140. Just let it run a few minutes in winter before starting out. We don't usually get snow when it is below zero degrees, so it seems like we don't use the horse in really cold weather. I know it is usually teens to twenties when I get snow I need to move. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,104 #4 Posted October 8, 2022 The 140 is hot weather temp rating. All you really need to worry about is the 85 # Kindly send $25 via PayPal for this Tid Bit! 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,125 #5 Posted October 8, 2022 @Sparky how is that shift boot ? thats the real moisture culprit , regularly check my trans dip stick , also like 85x 120 gear oil . also give it some road time before draining , use ever gear and hi / low range . also add STA -BIL to all my fuels , no issues . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,673 #6 Posted October 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Sparky how is that shift boot ? thats the real moisture culprit.. It was shot! My tractors never get left outside overnight and definitely never left out in the rain. New boot already installed. FYI…I have no idea what happened to the hi/low shifter in this tractors past 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,104 #7 Posted October 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Sparky said: . FYI…I have no idea what happened to the hi/low shifter in this tractors past I would say it broke! Kindly send another $25 via Pay Pal! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,125 #8 Posted October 8, 2022 @Sparky think that shifter needs a grind down and a touch up , also notice your cross shaft bushing connection ? dry or oily ? the linkage points , can be enhanced with washers and lubrication , thats a very common w/h issue to lever / linkage response , mine used to be like that . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,432 #9 Posted October 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Sparky said: I have no idea what happened to the hi/low shifter in this tractors past Looks like that thing got in a fight with one of the worst welders of all time... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,104 #10 Posted October 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Looks like that thing got in a fight with one of the worst welders of all time... Not quite Eric. I've never touched that shifter. Maybe the 2nd worst! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,673 #11 Posted October 8, 2022 All I know is she shifts into and outa Hi/Low so it’s not getting fiddled with. Can’t remember the last time I needed low range with the 308 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #12 Posted October 8, 2022 Don't fix it if it ain't broke. Just put a linen tag on it that says "It wasn't me." Get another shifter at the show and hang that one on the wall. I wonder how it got broke??? Probably by the same guy that welded that?? The new boot sure makes that weld job stand out, maybe tape the old boot around the new one. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,733 #13 Posted October 8, 2022 On a couple of redo shift bangers, in addition to a new shifter boot, placed a heavy o-ring on the hi/lo shaft to keep out moisture. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,006 #14 Posted October 8, 2022 I'm with Joe and I know Aldon is too...might not help Joe but can't hurt. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,125 #15 Posted October 9, 2022 @JoeM @WHX?? agree with at o ring add on , typically there is no area on my horses that has not been , changed / improved on a chronic issue . along with the transmission area , there is a very good opportunity to upgrade / improve related idler pulley failure issues . tractor supply usually has the same size / type Flat or V pulleys in stock , but with a much larger bearing , with wide grease shields . bronze bushing insert down to 3/8 " ID makes for exact replacement , pop off grease shields , wipe out ,carb cleaner flush re grease with lucas red or green HI TEMP GREASE , tell me how much better that is , also lubricate every related lever linkage point , just an idea while you are in the area , did that on my 3 horses , no noise , no binding , just smooth / silent / easy . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,006 #16 Posted October 9, 2022 Holy schmolly Sparky just caught this. Ya know what it was... a PO wasn't smart enough to drive the role pin out out or back the tranny when lowering it. Tells me someone separated the tranny from frame at one time. That pin can be a to get out with tranny in frame so he just cut it and farmer welded it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,673 #17 Posted October 9, 2022 40 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Holy schmolly Sparky just caught this. Ya know what it was... a PO wasn't smart enough to drive the role pin out out or back the tranny when lowering it. Tells me someone separated the tranny from frame at one time. That pin can be a to get out with tranny in frame so he just cut it and farmer welded it. Huh…you just might be into something! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,733 #18 Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 7:45 PM, WHX?? said: I'm with Joe and I know Aldon is too Great minds do think alike! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,104 #19 Posted October 10, 2022 Not farmer welded. No bailing wire to be found. Looks more like a redneck weld with a coat hanger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
