[C38] transmission oil change

[David Stoltz]

Thanks Max, that's good to know...appreciate it.
Best,
David

On Jul 26, 2013, at 7:03 PM, Max soto wrote:

> David, If your boat is a 85 and still have the original engine, it might have a M-30, which is a refined version of the 5424, or a M-35. Whichever you have, the transmission should be a Hurth HBW100. It uses close to a third of  a quarter of oil. Just remember that when measuring the oil level, the dipstick shouldn't be threaded in. Just insert it and check the level. NEVER run the engine with the tranny oil level beyond the limit.. Oil foaming and clutch slippage might occur..
> As Dave mentioned, the oil is too clear,  so I wrapped some making tape around the dipstick in order to take an easier level reading.  If you do this, just make sure the tape is wrapped really tight, so after several readings it won't fell inside the transmission!
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> 
> Max Soto A.
> C38 #198 Estancia
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
> 
> On Jul 17, 2013, at 6:55 PM, David Stoltz <sportscinema at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hello,
>> I'm in the process of changing the transmission oil on my 1985 Cat 38. Before I removed the old oil I checked the level and it was up to the line at the bottom of the dipstick.
>> I was told by a mechanic in Marina Del Rey that it holds one and a half quarts of ATF oil. I added one quart and checked the level which was more than half way up the dipstick,
>> considerably above what I assume is the full line at the bottom of the stick. Is it possible that it holds less than a quart?
>> 
>> Thanks very much for your help.
>> 
>> David 
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