Transmition fluid

[Big Butch]

I pulled cover to top of transmition and steering to repair gear selector on 2N.The fluid was a little low and looked foamy. How do you know when to change the hydraulic/transmition fluid ??? Is this normal for fluid to look foamy since it was low above some of the gears??

 

[wwildhorse2k]

If it looks foamy - it has water in it and its emulsified ( like latex paint or mayonase). If you cant remember the last time you changed it then its time. I would see where the water is coming in and fix it shifter boot and /or draft spring and then drain it and pull the pto and drop the pump and clean out the sump. Its probably really gunky at the bottom too. remember that the trans oil is the hydraulic oil too and is the lube for the gears and the hyd pump. Remember tp only fill it to the lowest bolt hole on the rt side inspection cover and do not over fill

--Mark

 

[Ultradog MN]

It's never too late to change your tranny fluid. It's never too early either.
Anytime I buy a new/used tractor that I know I'm going to keep I set about changing the fluids ~ all the fluids ~ in that tractor. Because who knows how long it was since the PO did it.
I buy my UTF or Transhydraulic fluid at Wal Mart, FleetFarm or Tractor supply, etc. Look at the label on the Jug to be sure that it meets Ford 134D specs.
Good luck.

 

[souNdguy]

just beacuse some gears are out of the oil don't mean it's low.. the sump not made to be filled tot he brim... gears carry oil to other gears, and some is slung as well.

what's yer dipstick say?


foamy oil? drian, flush and refill.

soundguy

 

[Big Butch]

I recieved this 2n from my brother .It was given no TLC. I just ordered a new gear shift spring & clip , new gasket and gear shift boot. I will replace the fluid. Thanks for all the response.