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Tranny/T-case storage?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Oldyeller, Jun 9, 2005.

  1. Oldyeller

    Oldyeller New Member

    Hey guys its been a while since I've been on but am 30 minutes away from finishing the tranny and T-case rebuild I've been working on(forever). Any way was wondering what the thoughts were on storing everything, like do I put oil in the tranny or leave everything dry? If I do put in oil do I go with the standard 90W or just something light to keep the rust away?

    Thanks for the input everyone, missed ya!
     
    Oldyeller, Jun 9, 2005
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  2. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Hi Phill, welcome back! Congrats on (almost) finishing the t/tcase rebuild! :)

    How long you going to store this?
    If it will be semi-long term,
    I think I'd fill them with 90 wt, and rotate the input/output once every week or so.
     
    lynn, Jun 9, 2005
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  3. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Yella - I put 90Wt in and add a little Marvel Mystry... If it's gonna sit, it's OK to over fill it a little. 'course here in CO if it's got a light coat of oil/grease on it and you keep it out of the weather it will last at least a year before surface rust sets in.

    Good to hear your about done. I am dropping and rebuilding a set this weekend, wanna show me what you learned? :D
     
    Warloch, Jun 9, 2005
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  4. Oldyeller

    Oldyeller New Member

    Wish I could but I am going on a five day Rafting trip with a buddy of mine. Otherwise I'd love to come and help out.
     
    Oldyeller, Jun 9, 2005
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  5. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    there is a spray lubricant that actually dries on the metal and makes a protective barrier, i would maybe shoot that on the inside. i have a dana 18 sitting around from my jeep and i lubed it down and sealed off the open parts to keep things out.
     
    DanStew, Jun 9, 2005
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  6. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    That's OK - I got pissed at work and came home early and dropped the Tranny and T-case out of the 51 this afternoon. Took my first Muncie apart so I can mate the Tcase to a T-90 I have sitting on my bench. I may make the boy wait a week on rebuilding his. ;)

    Now if I can just remember who wanted the adaptor setup for this Muncie.
     
    Warloch, Jun 9, 2005
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