TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Discussion Forum

Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

BIG

01-06-2001 07:26:38

Report to Moderator

I want to replace the trans fluid on my 1948 Super A (serial # 260001). I know that you check it by removing the plug on the top of the trans close to the shifter but, where do you drain it? How much do I put to refill it after I drain? What fluid do I use? Also, if it applies, I do have the 90 degree gearbox in back for mounting a belly mower and such. Does this lube with the same oil or does it need to be draind and refilled seperately? It also has hydraulics - does this have a seperate reservoir and what fluid it does it need? Thanks for any information.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

gene b

01-06-2001 19:23:53

Report to Moderator

Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to BIG, 01-06-2001 07:26:38

mr becker is wrong the belt pulley has a seperate place for the oil fill and level plug

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

big fred

01-06-2001 20:02:18

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to gene b, 01-06-2001 19:23:53

If it is the same as the A and B, there is a fill plug for the belt pulley, but it is the same reservoir. When you put in new bearings IH recommends you pour a pint of oil in the pulley housing first, to guarantee that the bearings get lubrication. After that they are oiled by means of drip channels cast into the trans housing. The oil reaches those channels by means of the oiler gear, so it takes a while for the first lube to reach it.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jim Becker

01-10-2001 06:59:48

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to big fred, 01-06-2001 20:02:18

And that wes really only for the early A/B where the PTO had the oil slinger. The later ones were lubed from the transmission so the bearings started getting oil as soon as the engine started, rather than only when the PTO ran.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jim Becker

01-06-2001 08:08:43

Report to Moderator

Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to BIG, 01-06-2001 07:26:38

What you really need to do is contact Binder Books and get the Operator's Manual for your tractor. Every question you asked is in the manual.

But to answer your questions:

The plug on top is for filling but NOT to check it. There is a level plug on the left front, next to the brake rod. Drain plug is on the botton, lowest point. It takes about 5 quarts of 90W or 80W90. The PTO and pulley are lubed from the same oil.

The final drives are separate and the level/fill plugs are on the inside. But leave them a little low so the gaskets don't weep. They are drained by removing the pans.

The hydraulics are separate, use HyTran fluid and the fill/level plug is on the left side of the Touch Control block. Check with the hydraulics arms to the rear.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

David A

01-08-2001 07:40:36

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to Jim Becker, 01-06-2001 08:08:43

Jim,
You mentioned leaving the final drives a little low. Makes sense. Are you saying just below the gasket line? Do these things leak even with new gaskets? I'm getting ready to change these and do not look forward to cleaning up the leak mess that's there.
David

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jim Becker

01-08-2001 07:50:25

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: Re: Where do I check/drain trans fluid on a Super A in reply to David A, 01-08-2001 07:40:36

Yes. If it is at the plug, the gaskets are always below the oil level. If the level is left just below the gasket level, you can still reach in (maybe with a piece of wire) to verify that it isn't too low and the bull gear will still pick up all the oil that is needed.

A carefully applied coating of a good gasket sealer on a new gasket would probably keep it from leaking anyway. Otherwise, even new gaskets want to leak some.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy