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[Killer Bee]

don't give up! looks like you have a lot of work ahead of ya but not impossible..

keep on grinding away at it, and ask these folks on the forum when you need help..

please keep us posted and good luck!

[mikebte]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

I wouldn't just willy-nilly pour TES-295 in my automotive trans without checking specs..

modern automotive ATF has gotten real slippery with non backwards compatibility.. <-- pun intended

I completely understand your concern and I verified that TES had superior specs compared to and Dextron available, as for the Deli, it is also a good oil.

For sure a gov bomb. I run delo on my G80 with good results. If you feel better the auto parts store can give you the correct fluid needed. Fluid research can be a fine line, but nothing I own has warranty, sI I run what make's it last longer.

Originally Posted by Caminuvik

Thanks, it been a great learning experience. I will drag it up and park it, thought it was going to be a bonus.

Love the blazer, looks like a good project

[Killer Bee]

I get your point but you're assumptions aren't fact based and could end up wrecking a drivetrain component because of brand loyalty..

I've been servicing and repairing heavy junk for 30ish years, longer if you include maintaining ag machines on family farm..

I currently supervise 12 mechanics and manage maintenance and repair of approx. 800 pieces of equip. including cranes, utility, earth moving, material handling, class 1-9 trucks, etc.

I get it, completely get it.. but you must verify the machine specs for every compartment before adding/replacing any fluids..

if your formula works for you, great.. but it's not necessarily the best advice across the board..

off my soap box, good luck y'all!

[Caminuvik]

Never thought too much of the diff fluid, I would heed the advice given if I was going to use this diff. My goal or need is a truck for my snow plow and the blazer is unfortunately not the answer so I will park it. As I now need diff fluid could I just put some 80-90 in it to tow it up and leave it?


Here is a picture of the plow on the truck that is being replaced.

Thanks

Any idea why pictures are sideways? Thanks

[Killer Bee]

iphone? common issue with those I think.. nice plow btw..

should be able to get away with just about any gear oil to roll the diff around and prevent rust, etc..

if you decide to run it in the future, replace soft parts and use recomended fluid for what you install