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vet119 12-28-2012 06:08:02 67.142.178.25 Report to Moderator	I cannot find info on checking the transmission fluid on my 1951 Farmall C. I think it is one of the plugs on the left side of the tractor? I have an owners manual but, it does not tell you how to check. [Reply]   [No Email]
Dean Olson 12-28-2012 06:52:30 98.196.66.64 Report to Moderator	Re: Checking transmission fluid on 1951 Farmall C in reply to vet119, 12-28-2012 06:08:02   The plug your looking for is a 1/4" plug on the right side of the trans housing. It's at the back corner close to the same level as the PTO shaft and axle. The 1" fill plug is on the top deck next to the shifter. It takes a 1/2 ratchet to unscrew. You fill the trans until it comes out the 1/4" plug. The drain plug is at the center/bottom of the trans housing. Unscrew the drain plug and get a sample of your existing fluid. You may get a shot of water then oil. If it's clean top it off. Not clean will look milky, brown, goopy crap that may not drain at all. You may need to poke a through the crud to get it to drain. Last one I did took several days to drain and stop dripping. If it's bad I drain it and dump 5 gallons of diesel in. Then go for a easy no load spin around the yard and let it sit for a day. Drive it around again and then drain and refill. Takes about 5 gallons, I use 85w-140 gear oil. Book calls for straight 80w-90. [Reply]  [No Email]
gene bender 12-28-2012 08:55:15 67.55.227.74 Report to Moderator	Re: Checking transmission fluid on 1951 Farmall C in reply to Dean Olson, 12-28-2012 06:52:30   I do the same after all the yrs a good flushing and new lube sure cant hurt anything. [Reply]  [No Email]
vet119 12-28-2012 07:02:43 67.142.178.25 Report to Moderator	Re: Checking transmission fluid on 1951 Farmall C in reply to Dean Olson, 12-28-2012 06:52:30   Thanks for your help. [Reply]  [No Email]
gene bender 12-28-2012 06:20:03 67.55.227.74 Report to Moderator	Re: Checking transmission fluid on 1951 Farmall C in reply to vet119, 12-28-2012 06:08:02   That plug is where you check the level its supposed to be full at the plug. Mite want to drain and flush then fill with new. [Reply]  [No Email]