Allis B trans fluid
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Topic: Allis B trans fluid
Posted By: chllngr528
Subject: Allis B trans fluid
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 9:32pm
| I know the manual say SAE 20W for the trans/hydraulics but I have went to Advance, Auto Zone, Napa in Redhook NY, Napa in Millerton NY, Brick Block Auto parts in Millerton NY, Napa in Hudson NY and Carquest. I can not find SAE 20W anywhere. Can I just run 30w or will that be to thick in cold weather for the Hydraulic pump? Thanks |
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Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 9:35pm
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Just get "Universal Tractor Fluid". Better than motor oil. Thats what's been in mine for 15 years. ------------- "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 9:47pm
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When we sold them new Pop and I swore by non-detergent 20W oil. Worked fine for us. In fact we liked veedoil. Don't make it anymore. On this site I have heard outstanding results from using the newer oils such as Universal Tractor Fluid listed above. Frankly, hearing the reports it seems this is the best for your B, my favorite. Take good care of it. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: Emmo213
Date Posted: 12 May 2012 at 7:37am
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While we're on this topic, any tips for changing the trans fluid in a B for a newbie? ------------- '38 Allis B '41 JD A |
Posted By: Ted in NE-OH
Date Posted: 12 May 2012 at 8:28pm
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Don't forget that there are 3 (Three) drain plugs.
------------- CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914 |
Posted By: chllngr528
Date Posted: 12 May 2012 at 8:56pm
Thanks for the replies. I filled it with the universal tractor trans/hydraulic fluid. Here is a pic of her on her maiden voyage through the barnyard after a a full on engine rebuild and clutch. |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 6:10am
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Great picture! You know, to me the B is a timeless tractor. Always seems to look new even though it is over 70 years old. Great design. Thanks for taking such good care of my favorite. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: R.W
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 8:51am
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Very Nice B! ------------- In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D |
Posted By: CAdon
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 11:14pm
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sounds good for another 60/70 years. please show bill (& the rest of us) some "working" photos later. ------------- 52 CA, 41 B and a little B1 oh, yeah... and an 8N ford snuck in there, too. |