770 transmission oil level

Ed

We got into this 770-800 trans lube discussion some time ago when I posed a similar question about the recommened oil type. Some of the later ones used 10w-30 motor oil, but I beleive the early ones used 90w. Something about high speed bearings not getting lubed well enough with 90w caused Oliver to recommend 10w-30.

To each his own but I just don't like the idea of 10 weight oil trying to lube big, heavy gears. I tell you what I used... I put 3 gallons of 85w-90 and 2 gallons of 20w-50 in mine. The gears are quiter and I feel like they are getting better lubrication than with 10 weight oil.

Why don't you actually help the guy out or don't you have a manual or better yet.. don't you know? If you don't know the answer, then shut your mouth for once. I really don't think this guy was asking if it's OK to change his trans oil every 14 years. Maybe there's a reason. Help people out and give them the answer they're asking for. If you don't like the concept, then move on!!! Thanks why people come here, for help. Not the first idiot to answer the question and tell them to buy a manual. Cuz we all know how you like to get your name in there first before any one else answers.

No problem with you, just your attitude towards people that are asking for help. Pretty some you wont see anyone asking for help cuz you done chased them all away.

Guess I'll go jump on my 29HP Oliver 88... See ya.

BTW, if you followed the thread, the correct answer is 29 drawbar HP. That's what Oliver published. It was people like you who assumed the answer was in PTO HP on a tractor that didn't come with a PTO!

Regardless of your intentions your responses come across as negative, repetitive, and of no help. Even when asking not to respond by saying buy a manual you had to respond with your typical "buy a manual". Why would you do that? I for one would like to consider this site as a source for information in addition to any and all manuals. Some of the guys here have insight and experience that can not be found in the manuals. Sometimes we don't have time to order the manuals and wait for them. Other times it's possible we can't find or don't understand what we are looking for in the manuals. If you really believe people are to cheap or lazy to buy a manual do you think you are helping anyone when you tell them to buy a manual? No, if that where case all you are doing is insulting them. This is not about doing someone else's homework or being their daddy. It a forum to ask questions and get answers. To help someone out. Not to belittle them because they don't have the manual yet or don't understand something in the manual.

If you prefer to remain ignorant, that's your choice. But don't generalize that choice to others. Most intelligent people want to learn and they realize that knowing where to find the right answer is the key. For subjects covered by the manual, the right answers are there. For other subjects, the people here, most of them anyway, are a fantastic source of information; at least for those of us who realize that their experience and opinions may be different from others and must be weighed as such.

As far as the fish thing goes. My humble opinion is he's asking for a bite, not the whole fish! I know, way over your head and that's pretty far in the clouds.