What kind of oil goes in a Muncie 4 Speed?
I would recommend Brad Penn grade 1 ‘classic’ multi purpose GL-4 SAE 80w-90 gear oil. It’s made specifically for old Muncie and Borg-Warner transmissions that require mineral base oils. This way your sure your getting a mineral base oil and NOT synthetic.
How much gear oil does a Muncie m21 hold?
The fluid capacity of a Muncie is 3 pints or 1-1/2 quarts.
Does a Muncie 4 speed have a drain plug?
In late ’69, ALL Muncie 4-speeds got both a fill and drain plug. This means that the dual drain plug cases were used in ’70-up production although there might have been a few that made it into super-late ’69 production, who knows.
How much oil does a sm465 take?
I’m pretty sure it is right around 4 quarts.
How much oil does a Saginaw 4 Speed Hold?
A Saginaw takes about 2/3 of a quart.
How do I change the oil in my Muncie 4 Speed?
How Much Oil Is Needed for a Muncie Transmission?
- Remove the drain plug. The drain plug has a a square-headed cap. Drain the old oil into an oil pan.
- Locate the fill port on the right side of the transmission and remove the cap.
- Using the oil-change pump, fill with oil. Make sure the transmission is level.
What is gl4 gear oil?
Valvoline Gear Oil GL-4 is a multi-vehicle gear oil created for gearboxes and transaxles of passenger cars and vehicles. Valvoline™ gear fluid provides outstanding protection and lubrication of the gearbox of passenger cars, service, and other vehicles over a wide range of climatic conditions and temperatures.
How much does a Muncie 4 speed weigh?
Muncie 4 speed- 84.5 lb.
How much does a Muncie transmission weigh?
What oil does a SM465 take?
The SM465 should use the hard to find GL-4 lube. GL-5 or newer lubes can be corrosive to the synchronizers in older type transmissions. Use mineral oil from Napa, they sell it by the gallon.
How do you check the fluid on a Muncie 4 Speed?
Ray, There is a fill plug about half way up the case on the side away from the shift levers. Take the plug out, stick your finger in and see if you can feel any fluid. It should be at the level of the bottom of the hole.
What kind of lubricant do you use on a Muncie 4 speed?
This is why using a good conventional GL-4 lubricant is imperative. CRC Sta-Lube produces a SAE 85W90 GL-4 gear oil (SL24229) which is perfectly suited to all Muncie, Super T-10, and most T-10 4-speeds.
How much oil do you need to change a Muncie 4 speed transmission?
Using the oil-change pump, fill with oil. Make sure the transmission is level. The Muncie 4-speed transmission will take about three pints, or 1 1/2 quarts of oil. Replace the fill cap. Dispose of the old oil properly. Kara Bietz has been writing professionally since 1999.
Where do you change the oil on a Muncie?
The Muncie was typically used in performance engines. Changing the oil on these transmissions can be tricky, as the oil-fill port is on the side of the transmission. You will most likely need a hose to fill it, or you can purchase a simple plastic oil-change pump at an auto-parts store. Remove the drain plug.
When was the last time a Muncie 4 speed was made?
The Muncie 4-speed which was available on some GM produced cars, last saw production back in mid-1974 when the Watergate scandal was front page news. And a Super T-10 equipped new performance car last rolled off the assembly back in the early-1980s. This was long before the widespread use of synthetic lubricants.