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Mr. T. Minnesota
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 Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:05 am Post subject: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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Forum members,
I have chosen a 10 weight hydraulic fluid for use in my 8N Ford. I know this seems light but in the cold temps of Minnesota it works a lot faster than heavier weights. My question is, is this weight hydraulic fluid a good fit for the gear components of the tractor? The tractor does not get extremely hard use nor prolonged use-snowplowing and hauling wood with a FEL. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Bruce (VA)
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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" is this weight hydraulic fluid a good fit for the gear components of the tractor? "
10w? Isn't that called WD-40? :)
Don't take my word for it; just read the label. If it says 'meets Ford spec mc-134d' then you are good to go.
And I doubt seriously if it does.
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HCooke
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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WalMart sells a hydraulic oil that meets fords 134d specs.
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TheOldHokie
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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| Mr. T. Minnesota wrote: | (quoted from post at 11:05:06 11/16/12) Forum members,
I have chosen a 10 weight hydraulic fluid for use in my 8N Ford. I know this seems light but in the cold temps of Minnesota it works a lot faster than heavier weights. My question is, is this weight hydraulic fluid a good fit for the gear components of the tractor? The tractor does not get extremely hard use nor prolonged use-snowplowing and hauling wood with a FEL. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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It would be helpful if you told us exactly what oil you purchased and why you think it is SAE 10. In any event:- Regardless of viscosity whatever you use it should be a combination type oil designed for common sump use in a manual transmission, drive axle, and hydraulic system. Do not use a conventional hydraulic oil.
- My recommendation for general all season use is a good Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid. There are a number of different brands and they are all similar with only minor differences. Most claim to be suitable for use in applications specifying M2C-134D (and a host of other OEM specifications).
- The viscosity of most UTTF type oils is somewhere bettween 9 and 11 cSt @ 100C and they typically have a viscosity index in the 130-140 range makiing them excelllent cold weather performers. For those that insist on speaking in SAE gear and motor oil grades I'll leave looking up the the equivalency to them.
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Mr. T. Minnesota
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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Forum Members,
The label says, AW 32 Hydraulic Fluid. It is farm rated. Fleet Farm said it is equivalent to a 10 weight oil. Like I said, the tractor does not get extreme use. Any other thoughts are welcome!
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TheOldHokie
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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| Mr. T. Minnesota wrote: | (quoted from post at 14:18:06 11/16/12)
Forum Members,
The label says, AW 32 Hydraulic Fluid. It is farm rated. Fleet Farm said it is equivalent to a 10 weight oil. Like I said, the tractor does not get extreme use. Any other thoughts are welcome!
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My thoughts: don't use that oil. It is a hydraulic oil intended for use in a dedicated hydraulic system. It is not meant for use in a gearbox or drive axle and does not have the type of lubricating properties needed to protect the gearing. Go back to Fleet and Farm and buy 5 gallons of whatever brand of Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid they carry. It will protect the gears and is actually a better performing hydraulic oil in extreme cold than your AW 32.
TOH
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HCooke
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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That oil is not meant to be used in a transmission. It does not lubricate like the recommended oil. I would not use it unless I wanted to replace the bearings in my transmission and rear end in a couple of years.
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souNdguy
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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assuming you don't mind replacing the tranny and rear end.. go for it.
that is a dedicated hyd oil.. not a rear end lube.. or tranny lube.
BAD CHOICE
get a cheap utf...
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Jim WI
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic fluid choice? |
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Go back to F&F and buy their universal transmission and hydraulic fluid. I know they have it as it is what is in my 2N. Works fine in the cold of winter and in the heat of summer.
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