8N transmission oil level on the dipstick

Roger in Iowa

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I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger
 
Roger,Tale the bottom bolt out and drain it down to that level,It should be just below the full mark on the dipstick.Running at that level will help keep the oil off of the brakes and clutch from being over full.I would rather have it a little low as to have oil soaked brakes and clutch.
 
(quoted from post at 09:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I seriously doubt removing and replacing that bolt is going to cause a leak. It never did for me. There's no pressure in there to force oil out.
 
(quoted from post at 10:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I just go by the dip stick. I don't have any leaking seals.
 
(quoted from post at 13:39:40 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 10:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I just go by the dip stick. I don't have any leaking seals.
believe that if after these 60-70 years, you still have the correct dipstick, it will correspond with that bottom bolt.
 
(quoted from post at 12:20:25 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 13:39:40 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 10:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I just go by the dip stick. I don't have any leaking seals.
believe that if after these 60-70 years, you still have the correct dipstick, it will correspond with that bottom bolt.
That is what i found the one time I pulled the bolt.
 
(quoted from post at 11:20:25 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 13:39:40 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 10:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I just go by the dip stick. I don't have any leaking seals.
believe that if after these 60-70 years, you still have the correct dipstick, it will correspond with that bottom bolt.

I'm surprised that someone hasn't taken a picture of the back of that plate with the dipstick in it ! I'm one of the ones that missed that chance also. Never think of things like that when you have the chance.
 
(quoted from post at 13:27:44 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 11:20:25 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 13:39:40 09/25/17)
(quoted from post at 10:13:06 09/25/17) I know to only fill to the bottom hole on the inspection plate, but hate to take the bolt out to cause another leak. What is
the level on the dipstick, or does it reach that far down to the bottom bolt hole level?

Thanks, Roger

I just go by the dip stick. I don't have any leaking seals.
believe that if after these 60-70 years, you still have the correct dipstick, it will correspond with that bottom bolt.

I'm surprised that someone hasn't taken a picture of the back of that plate with the dipstick in it ! I'm one of the ones that missed that chance also. Never think of things like that when you have the chance.

In looking at the plates and sticks on ebAY RIGHT NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE THE Hole would give a higher reading than the stick.
 
I want to refill the trans. Heard that if you lower the level slightly you are less apt to grease the brakes.

I did not want to remove the lower bolt, but that may be a moot point anyway from the responses.
 
(quoted from post at 20:54:40 09/26/17) I want to refill the trans. Heard that if you lower the level slightly you are less apt to grease the brakes.

I did not want to remove the lower bolt, but that may be a moot point anyway from the responses.

Are you absolutely 100% positive that you have the correct original dipstick in that hole? :wink:
 
(quoted from post at 22:02:14 09/26/17)
(quoted from post at 20:54:40 09/26/17) I want to refill the trans. Heard that if you lower the level slightly you are less apt to grease the brakes.

I did not want to remove the lower bolt, but that may be a moot point anyway from the responses.

Are you absolutely 100% positive that you have the correct original dipstick in that hole? :wink:

If it was me, I'd remove the bolt then fill with oil and see where it registers on the dipstick. But that's just me.
 
If you are refilling because you've recently R&R'd the hydraulic system, there's nothing wrong with using the dipstick if OEM. The mistake many make is even though the system capacity is 5 gallons, DON"T ever add that much new fresh oil. There is always some oil left in the system unless a complete pump rebuild and draining procedure was done. I'd start with 3-4 gallons max and leave it alone for a few days or so and use the tractor some to get it fully circulated. You might be surprised to find you only need 3-4 gallons to hit the mark on the dipstick.

...your mileage may vary...


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