Re: Tranny lube

[Mike and Linda <miclinmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Isn't that an awfully big jump in viscosity?  I thought ATF was ~10 wt.

There isnt' what I'd call gear rattle, just some light whining

thanks


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: Tranny lube


> Dexron ATF in 3 & 4 speed manuals.
>
> If there was excessive gear rattle -- in a car located in a warm 
> climate -- the Dexron could be replaced with SAE 90
> multipurpose gear lube in the 3 speed, and SAE140 in the 4 speed trans.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> > In my 65 Belvedere 3spd manual tranny is ATF.  I check the level, its 
> > fine.
> > The PO put it in.
> >
> > The car had a new clutch put in...and there has been very very very little
> > miles on it  (200 in 15 yrs.).  the throwout bearing is a little rumbly, 
> > but
> > not bad.  The tranny is a little whinny, not bad though.  I just wondering
> > if putting heavier oil in will quiet it down.
> >
> > What's required per the manual?  30wt. motor oil?
>
>
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