[FC] <VV> Drain plug installation--64 FC manual transaxle

[Paul Steinberg]

When I had my original 1962 Corvair, you couldn't shift it in cold weather. 
Back then, the recommendation was to change the lube to Kendal 80/90/140 
three star lubricant and to add 2 ounces of Molybdenum disulfate to the oil. 
This "formula" was originally developed for the military to use in the tanks 
that went from the cold weather of Europe to the heat of Africa.  Worked 
well for me, and never had a problem after that, nor did it need to be 
changed.
Paul in CT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Davis" <jld at wk.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] <VV> Drain plug installation--64 FC manual transaxle


> 1961 Shop Manual states drain and refill the transaxle every 10,000
> miles.  The EP additive in GL-4/5 is consumable (it looses it
> effectiveness) and should be replaced at the specified interval.
> Jim Davis
>
> n2vzd at aol.com wrote:
>> i have not seen the need to change the fluid in the  STD transmission  , 
>> or
>> the differential unless other damage has occurred , in which case it 
>> would
>> be all apart in my parts washer getting cleaned properly , and bearings
>> carefully checked , along with ALL new seals etc. then i put a strong 
>> magnet
>> inside to hold any damaging filings that might happen., oh i put STP or 
>> such
>> in  with the grease so lube does not drain off when setting.
>> regards, tim colson
>>
>
>
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