Ford 2000 tractor trans/hydra/diff lubrication question

perryjosh64 · Sep 29, 2016

Folks got a lubrication question for the trans vs hydraulics vs Diff for a 1964 Ford 2000 gas tractor. I've reviewed the service manual (mild extreme pressure SAE 80 for trans and diff; M-2C41 for Hydraulics) and searched a number of tractor forums with mixed comments and dated information. Most say to go with M2C134D for all three while some have commented on using a 90wt such as EP90 GL1 or EP90 GL4 particularly in warm/hot climates or if hydraulics leak a bit? A lot of this may simply be personal preference but wanted to quarry folks on most current recommendations for lubrication trans/hydra/diff and gain knowledge on the "why" on the subject.
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Keith Williams · Sep 29, 2016

PerryJosh64,
Not sure where you live. I am in East Central Ohio.
My 64 4000 works just fine with M2C134D in all 3 compartments. Has for at least 30 years now.
I remember when the tractor was new. The early fluids they used were so thick that, when the weather was cold, it was extremely difficult to start the tractor (it was 6 volt back then too).
When you finally did get it started, if you let up on the clutch, the tractor would lurch forward because of all the oil that was being moved in the tranny.

Also remember that the hydraulic pump is driven off of the Camshaft. Too thick of an oil there puts a lot of strain on those parts. My tractor had a failure of the gears that drive the Cam back in 1986. I understand that is a common point of failure. By 1986 my 4000 was extremely tired. I put quite a few dollars into bringing it back from the dead. Those dollars were well spent! It serves me well for my needs.

Other than it's extreme thirst for gasoline (LOL), I love the old girl.
HTH
Keith

Fordfarmer · Sep 29, 2016

The 'why' as to using 134D in all three compartments is that the seals between them often leak after all these years. You don't want mixed oil. The hydraulic system on
these tractors is not meant to use heavy gear oil. You may get away with it in warm weather, but it just won't pump easily enough in cool or cold weather. Using 134D in
all compartments also simplifies oil changes and what oils you need to keep on hand. My Jubilee has been running 134D in all three compartments for 20+ years. No
problems.

perryjosh64 · Sep 29, 2016

thanks folks. I know I'm over thinking this but figured I'd ask anyway. I'm down in south GA so cold is not really a factor. When I got the tractor first thing I did was drain/replaced all the fluids to include trans/hydra/diff and replace them with 134D (not cause I'm smart cause that's what I read). It's been an adventure fixing/replacing things to get it running good but we are there. I do have a minor leak from I assume the trans as it drips from the inspection plate weep hole on bottom of trans after it's been running for awhile but leaks a little then stops. Checked all fluid levels and still good. Figure and some point I'll have to split tractor and replace some seals. Until then I'll just have to keep checking them. Thanks again for the input and I'll keep rolling with the 134D.

Texasmark1 · Sep 30, 2016

I have a '63 2000D and run 134 in the tranny and hyd. Diff is still 90w. Works for me.

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