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72shadetree · 08-02-2006, 06:33 PM

how much grease do they hold its the eaton h052.
we had to put 6qts in it one time but it i dont think it was empty then
were putting it back together and cant get the fill plug out.so were going to install one axle and then jack the othe side up and pour grease thru axle tube.

bryanw1968 · 08-02-2006, 06:50 PM

So you're talking about filling up a eaton posi rear end right?
I have a 12 bolt eaton posi 3.73 and it required 2 1/2 to 3 quarts of 85/90 weight gear oil.
6 sounds like a lot unless I'm missing something.
Good luck,
B

72shadetree · 08-02-2006, 09:31 PM

this is actuallay a eaton rear 3/4 ton 4x4 rear this thing is huge

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-02-2006, 10:45 PM

This rear is a full floating axle and has the big round 10 bolt cover, almost looks like a big truck axle. I don't know exactly how much it holds, but the easy way to know when it's full is to put gear oil in it till the level is just below the fill plug hole. Now since the plug is stuck I don't think that method will work.

Fred T · 08-02-2006, 10:55 PM

6 pints for an eaton 10 bolt. Another way to fill is to remove a cover bolt at the same level as the drain plug. You can squirt warm oil in that way. Put the bolt back in with sealant.

72shadetree · 08-03-2006, 02:32 AM

thanks

**special-K** · 08-03-2006, 06:16 AM

Fred hit the nail on the head.What I`ve done in your situation is,put 6qts in the axle tube,then remove the cover bolt at the plug-line to let extra lube out.It`s just a bit quicker.

bryanw1968 · 08-03-2006, 11:08 AM

I gotta stay outta these 4x4 3/4 ton threads!
hehehehehehehehe

**special-K** · 08-03-2006, 10:46 PM

Same rear in 20 series 2wd.

wibilly · 08-04-2006, 12:18 AM

speciak k why do you use twice as much lube as fred? then drain it back out

**special-K** · 08-04-2006, 05:15 AM

OOps...I meant pts,not qts...misprint,good eye.I was giving an easier way,but the "same" idea.

08-02-2006, 06:33 PM	#1
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	rearend eaton ho52 help how much grease do they hold its the eaton h052. we had to put 6qts in it one time but it i dont think it was empty then were putting it back together and cant get the fill plug out.so were going to install one axle and then jack the othe side up and pour grease thru axle tube. __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

08-02-2006, 06:50 PM	#2
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help So you're talking about filling up a eaton posi rear end right? I have a 12 bolt eaton posi 3.73 and it required 2 1/2 to 3 quarts of 85/90 weight gear oil. 6 sounds like a lot unless I'm missing something. Good luck, B

08-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#3
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help this is actuallay a eaton rear 3/4 ton 4x4 rear this thing is huge __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

08-02-2006, 10:45 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help This rear is a full floating axle and has the big round 10 bolt cover, almost looks like a big truck axle. I don't know exactly how much it holds, but the easy way to know when it's full is to put gear oil in it till the level is just below the fill plug hole. Now since the plug is stuck I don't think that method will work. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-02-2006, 10:55 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help 6 pints for an eaton 10 bolt. Another way to fill is to remove a cover bolt at the same level as the drain plug. You can squirt warm oil in that way. Put the bolt back in with sealant. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

08-03-2006, 02:32 AM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help thanks __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

08-03-2006, 06:16 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help Fred hit the nail on the head.What I`ve done in your situation is,put 6qts in the axle tube,then remove the cover bolt at the plug-line to let extra lube out.It`s just a bit quicker. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-03-2006, 11:08 AM	#8
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help I gotta stay outta these 4x4 3/4 ton threads! hehehehehehehehe

08-03-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help Same rear in 20 series 2wd. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-04-2006, 12:18 AM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help speciak k why do you use twice as much lube as fred? then drain it back out __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-04-2006, 05:15 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rearend eaton ho52 help OOps...I meant pts,not qts...misprint,good eye.I was giving an easier way,but the "same" idea. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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