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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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fluid capacities

need to change out my dif fluids front and rear as well as transfer case and tranny

i have the
rear D60
front D44
4speed manual T18?
and transfer case i am unsure if i take a pic could you tell? might be a np203?

1979 f250 ranger is the truck vin is F26SNEG4150 doesnt help i know and i do not have a data tag
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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from the 1979 ford truck owners manual:front axle f250 4x4 dana 44; 5.6 pints,rear axle dana 60 f250/350 4x4; 6.0 pints,4 speed (warner T-18); 7.0 pints,4 wheel drive transfercase,two speed part time; 4.0 pints,full time ;9.0 pints good luck!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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part time is 4lo n 2hi 4hi correct? also what weights would i use? any particular brands like amsoil, royal purple, etc syn. or dino?

so i would need
12 quarts for front and rear
7 quarts for tranny
and 2 quarts for trans case if my math is correct.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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I use amzoil synthetic gear lube in my tranny,tranfercase,and both diffs better cling factor than petroleumn based and doesn't get stiff in cold weather and less friction
 
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