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Re: [Bmcu] Searching for a TR-4 Tool

To: richsanders2020@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] Searching for a TR-4 Tool
From: Gary Lindstrom <gary@cs.utah.edu>
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:05:07 -0600
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Rich,

I use Red Line MT-90 in my gearbox/OD combos and it works great.

Good luck,
     --Gary\

On 4/16/2013 11:43 AM, richsanders2020@comcast.net wrote:
> Thanks Gary- This tightening follows a rebuild of the OD and tranny, 
> so all fluid is clean and the fiber washer is new. I used a 
> screwdriver and already have the plug on as tight as I can get it. It 
> still drips.
>
> I think the culprit is EITHER inadequate torque on the drain plug 
> (which I would attempt to remedy using the more even radial force of 
> the special spanner vs more pounding on a screwdriver) OR user error 
> in choice of the gearbox fluid.
>
> As to user error, I recently noticed that the fluid that I used to 
> fill the gearbox was the correct 90 weight, BUT was a synthetic blend. 
> I'm thinking the synthetic properties (smaller molecular structure) 
> COULD BE behind the drips. I'm in process of replacing the fluid with 
> the old fashioned stuff just in case.


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    Rich,<br>
    <br>
    I use Red Line MT-90 in my gearbox/OD combos and it works great.<br>
    <br>
    Good luck,<br>
        --Gary\<br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/16/2013 11:43 AM,
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      <div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000">Thanks
        Gary- This tightening follows a rebuild of the OD and tranny, so
        all fluid is clean and the fiber washer is new. I used a
        screwdriver and already have the plug on as tight as I can get
        it. It still drips. 
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>I think the culprit is EITHER inadequate torque on the
          drain plug (which I would attempt to remedy using the more
          even radial force of the special spanner vs more pounding on a
          screwdriver) OR user error in choice of the gearbox fluid.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>As to user error, I recently noticed that the fluid that I
          used to fill the gearbox was the correct 90 weight, BUT was a
          synthetic blend. I'm thinking the synthetic properties
          (smaller molecular structure) COULD BE behind the drips. I'm
          in process of replacing the fluid with the old fashioned stuff
          just in case. <br>
        </div>
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