<VV> 90wt

[J R Read_HML]

Ooops..   I said it wrong.  I use the pipe fitting plug on the diff - so I'm 
overfilling the diff (at least initially).  Anyone aware of this method of 
topping off the dif/tran leading to a potential problem?

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:05 PM
Subject: <VV> 90wt


> About once a year or so (maybe longer) I need to add gear oil (roughly a
> pint).  This is a '65 4 speed with a dip stick for the dif - this is how I
> know when it is low.
>
> So, typically I jack up the left side (place 2 stands) and add at the
> transmission plug hole.  Since the car is not level, this actually 
> overfills
> the tranny.  I figure that the excess will work it's way over to the dif.
> Does anyone see a problem with this technique?
>
> I know, I should fix the leak.... but until I do.....
>
> Later, JR
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
>
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