On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:23:51 -0500, Eric J Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net> wrote:
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> Any ideas on gadgets for refilling gearboxes, differentials, etc. with oil?
>
> I tried a device I got at Auto Zone - sort of like a large ketchup dispenser
> that one inserts into a gallon jug of oil. Stick a length of plastic tubing
> onto the 'spout' and press the pump down to push a few ounces of oil up &
> out the tubing. It does work but very tedious...
>
> There must be something better out there for a home mechanic.
If you're willing to use 5 gallon pails of oil, there are any number
of pumps available.
I use one of the gallon bottle pumps. It works fine, most of the
time. If it's cold, it's much improved by heating the contents.
However, I'm rarely adding more than a few ounces at a time at home.
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David Scheidt
dmscheidt@gmail.com
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