ChampagneNBeer
Member
Hi all,
Been working on my inherited Farmall 400 and had a quick question on the fluid recommendations.
As I understand it, the tranny, differential, hyrdaulic system and IPTO should be filled with Hy-Tran, but there as seems to be much debate over the engine oil.
Manual calls for SAE 20 up to 80 degrees and SAE 30 for over 80.
Seems some say to use low ash SAE 30, others claim straight 30 and yet others say any 10W/ mix is fine. Not looking to start a debate, but seeing I am changing fluids and have no idea what was run in past, what would be the best recommended route?
Lastly, this is question I haven't seen asked - if using Hy-Tran is recommended over the book's SAE 10W for the IPTO and Hy-Tran as replacement for the recommended SAE 80 in the tranny and differential, and IH Touch-Control Fluid for the hydraulic system then what about the following?
Air Cleaner Oil Cup - SAE 20/30
Generator - SAE 20
Cranking Motor - SAE 80
Steering Gear Housing - SAE 80
Would I change the air cleaner and generator to low ash SAE 30/straight 30/some 10W-X as well, and hy-tran for the cranking motor and steering gear housing?
Thanks 😊
Been working on my inherited Farmall 400 and had a quick question on the fluid recommendations.
As I understand it, the tranny, differential, hyrdaulic system and IPTO should be filled with Hy-Tran, but there as seems to be much debate over the engine oil.
Manual calls for SAE 20 up to 80 degrees and SAE 30 for over 80.
Seems some say to use low ash SAE 30, others claim straight 30 and yet others say any 10W/ mix is fine. Not looking to start a debate, but seeing I am changing fluids and have no idea what was run in past, what would be the best recommended route?
Lastly, this is question I haven't seen asked - if using Hy-Tran is recommended over the book's SAE 10W for the IPTO and Hy-Tran as replacement for the recommended SAE 80 in the tranny and differential, and IH Touch-Control Fluid for the hydraulic system then what about the following?
Air Cleaner Oil Cup - SAE 20/30
Generator - SAE 20
Cranking Motor - SAE 80
Steering Gear Housing - SAE 80
Would I change the air cleaner and generator to low ash SAE 30/straight 30/some 10W-X as well, and hy-tran for the cranking motor and steering gear housing?
Thanks 😊