Mr Bitz
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Precisely!!!
"Oil" cap on front gear case???
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sikmusicfreak8
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Good to know, thank you gentlemen.
Texasmark
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- Ford: '88 3910 Series II, '65 3000; '07 6530C Branson with FEL, 2020 LS MT225S. All Diesels
I my Bransons have fill ports on both sides painted yellow for easily recognizing. The one on the left has the dipstick, on the right it doesn't. Drains are on both sides and in the center.
On what oil to use, my 6530 is a 2007 model and the same oil used in the common sump (Premium trans-hyd) was recommended in the Owner's Manual. My 2016 comes with 80w-90 and it's marked on the fill cap with the dip stick and specified in the OM. When I bought my replacement parts for my 6530 front end (which I abused) the seller said that 85w-140 is preferred in our climate. Haven't had a problem since.
If I could I'd put thick oil in the 2400s tranny also but I can't being common sump. Shifting would be smoother and less crunching shifting with the throttle up off idle. The 6530 is shuttle and it doesn't care.
The 6530 holds 2.5 gallons and the 2400 about 1 gallon.
On what oil to use, my 6530 is a 2007 model and the same oil used in the common sump (Premium trans-hyd) was recommended in the Owner's Manual. My 2016 comes with 80w-90 and it's marked on the fill cap with the dip stick and specified in the OM. When I bought my replacement parts for my 6530 front end (which I abused) the seller said that 85w-140 is preferred in our climate. Haven't had a problem since.
If I could I'd put thick oil in the 2400s tranny also but I can't being common sump. Shifting would be smoother and less crunching shifting with the throttle up off idle. The 6530 is shuttle and it doesn't care.
The 6530 holds 2.5 gallons and the 2400 about 1 gallon.