Ford 5000 transmission

Arev · Jan 25, 2015

that would be a thought.. we just changed the oil a month before Ron replaced the main input shaft. he said he strained and used the oil we put in.
I did check and the oil is nice and clear.. but as you say.. perhaps a good ideal to strain it through cheesecloth to check for shavings..
that would be a Summer job..
Thanks for the tip

john_bud · Jan 25, 2015

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Arev said:
that would be a thought.. we just changed the oil a month before Ron replaced the main input shaft. he said he strained and used the oil we put in.
I did check and the oil is nice and clear.. but as you say.. perhaps a good ideal to strain it through cheesecloth to check for shavings..
that would be a Summer job..
Thanks for the tip

Get a STRONG magnet and put it on the oil drain plug until you drain it. After loosening it with a wrench, keep it on while hand turning it out. You will collect metal shavings where they can be removed!

Soundguy · Jan 26, 2015

yup, and likely it will be metal dust, and not shavings...

Arev · Jan 26, 2015

Thanks for your input.. will take your advice and do the magnet...
I'm sure I have one in the shop if not.. will get pick one up..
Your probably right on it being more metal dust than shavings.
Thanks again..