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Offline Breadfather

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Axel Fluid
« on: April 13, 2013, 03:17:04 pm »
Sorry if this has been discussed on here before but I looked and could not find it.  I am going through and fixing the many leaks on my newly acquired 77 K10 with a 400sb and a TH350.  I am doing the differentials today.  What is the recommended gear oil for the front and rear diffs?

I am also doing the tranny pan and filter today.  how many quarts will the tranny need?

If I have time I am gonna try to knock out the oil pan and timing cover as well.  any tips on this.  Oil pan looks pretty easy but looks can be deceiving.

Thanks.
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Offline Blazin

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Re: Axel Fluid
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2013, 01:17:55 am »
Front & rear axle take 80/90 gear oil.
Not sure how much for the trans as its been a long time since doing a Th350. I'm thinking 5 to 8 quarts.
Oil pan isn't to bad. A little tight. It is easier with the timing cover off.
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Re: Axel Fluid
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2013, 07:59:08 am »
if i remeber right its been years also blaz but i think its like 3.5 qts for filter and 10 for total
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Re: Axel Fluid
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 07:33:26 pm »
thanks guys.  I had to let it sit for 2 weeks finishing it up tonight.  just finished the diffs and the tranny now im digging into the oil pan and possibly timing cover.

1977 K10 Scottsdale, Deluxe Sport Package, SB 400, TH 350, Rusty Black.