Looking to change the oil in the Warford transmission. This is an older aluminum unit. Does anyone know the capacity so I know how much to order?
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Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
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Re: Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
Here is older forum post on quantity:
By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 06:47 pm:
Warford original 2 or 3 speed aluminum case, in ether case would be up to bottom of fill opening.
My original cast iron 3 speed took between 2 and 3+ pints as I recall, I just put in till got to level I suggested above.
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Re: Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
You don’t have to order oil. It’s 85w140 and every place has it.
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Re: Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
Do some research on what to use. I restored one & used 600 wt model a lube. Ran quiet & shifted well.
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Re: Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
Thanks Dan. I found that post also when using search function but it didn’t state quantity for the aluminum case. I assume it’s similar and get a quart.
DanTreace wrote: ↑Sun Apr 27, 2025 6:29 pmHere is older forum post on quantity:
By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 06:47 pm:
Warford original 2 or 3 speed aluminum case, in ether case would be up to bottom of fill opening.
My original cast iron 3 speed took between 2 and 3+ pints as I recall, I just put in till got to level I suggested above.
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Re: Older aluminum Warford oil capacity
Thanks. That’s what I was thinking of using from using the search function.
speedytinc wrote: ↑Sun Apr 27, 2025 9:11 pmDo some research on what to use. I restored one & used 600 wt model a lube. Ran quiet & shifted well.