Digger 66 3,526 #1 Posted 5 hours ago Hey folks , first post in quite some time . I can't seem to find a definite answer on which is the correct viscosity for my 1972 Raider 10 8 speeds' transaxle ? If there's any info within this site , I wasn't able to find it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,437 #2 Posted 5 hours ago 80-90 gear oil. I use Lucas, but any will do. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,237 #3 Posted 4 hours ago There are lubrication charts and those pages have been added to this file. Click on the picture and two of the thumbnails that come up are the 1972 lube charts. Click on them to enlarge. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,886 #4 Posted 3 hours ago @Digger 66 have a regular go over after every usage , engine oil , trans oil , top off tank , 1-2 oz of sta bil fuel storage , other related checks . agree with @SylvanLakeWH on the lucas oil , can verify the climbing charistics , of it , for clean wall flush downs , always clean and clear , also like a fresh shift boot , underside , greased ? so it easily slides over the irregularities of trans , add a large TYE WRAP just above boot happy place , where it wants to stay , mine last for years pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,869 #5 Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, Digger 66 said: Hey folks , first post in quite some time Hi Digger!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,526 #6 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Hi Digger!! Hi bud . It's really good to be back here . Very busy with life and finally made some time to go through the old girl . -Drained fuel ( only a year old ) let tank dry out and blew out with compressed air . -Made sure there was no fuel in the lines and float bowl , I ran it dry last fall . -Changed engine oil . -Blew out air filter element. -Washed and re-oiled air filter foam. I was going to change the gearbox oil but it's still very clear. Edited 1 hour ago by Digger 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,869 #7 Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Hi bud . It's really good to be back here . Very busy with life and finally made some time to go through the old girl . -Drained fuel ( only a year old ) let tank dry out and blew out with compressed air . -Made sure there was no fuel in the lines and float bowl , I ran it dry last fall . -Changed engine oil . -Blew out air filter element. -Washed and re-oiled air filter foam. I was going to change the gearbox oil but it's still very clear. All that sounds good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,526 #8 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) I hope this doesn't sound dumb and I'm only asking because there is another capped port under the fenders when you lift them but , is this the fill / level check ? It seems way too low to keep the axle seals lubricated. Edited 1 hour ago by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,869 #9 Posted 1 hour ago 33 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: is this the fill / level check ? No 33 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: It seems way too low to keep the axle seals lubricated. Correct. That doesn't even get touched anymore. Drain from the very bottom of the transmission. There will be a plug right near the leg of that hitch, on the bottom. Lift the front of the tractor as much as you safely can while it is draining. That gets the oil over the hump in the bottom of the transmission case. Fluid capacity is 2 quarts. Plain and simple. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
