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Fluid pump for gear oils?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Nessmuk, Aug 23, 2024.

  1. Aug 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    Nessmuk

    Nessmuk [OP] Well-Known Member

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    At 71 years old I discovered yesterday that some sort of powered pump would really be nice for filling diffs, transfer case and manual transmissions. I also have other equipment that I have that I use 85w-140 in so I need something that can move something that thick.
    I am tired of bottle pumps. Any thoughts or anyone have one they like?
     
  2. Aug 23, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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    mootiger49

    mootiger49 It’s mine, not yours!

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    Try the squishy bags. Valvoline and Amsoil have them. No more pumps for me. You can find the Valvoline bags at Walmart, but, thus far, only the synthetic gear oil comes in them.

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    I rigged up an old oil burner pump (j-pump) and a motor on a little frame when I was working. Some of the diesel generators took 20 gallons. : )
     
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    I bought the electronic fluid transfer pump from harbor freight for gear oil changes. It wasn't powerful enough to suck up gear oil. Ended up just using a hand pump. :notsure:
     
  9. Aug 27, 2024 at 7:58 AM
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    Missed that completely!
     
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    We just try to help :) (most of the time)
     

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