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| | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 | I am considering geting a 1955 Chevy 6400 "Big Bolt" truck from my grandad that has been parked in a field the past 15 years. I am assuming that the fluids in the pumpkin of the rear axle have turned to bubble gum. I have never changed out the rear axle fluids in something this old. Is there a specific fluid that I should change it out with? Or is it the same as any other car? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | You can get 80-90W gear lube and it will work just fine. Make sure you get it cleaned good if its a mess inside. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 164 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 164 | When you take the plug out, hold it to something medal to see if it is magnetic. If not take it with you to the parts store to see if they have that size or can get it, it will attract all the little pieces of medal shavings as a rearend wears normally. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 | I have never heard of the magnetic plug. Thanks! Any other tips or tricks? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 | If it turns out to be a mess inside, how would I clean it? Do I soak it in diesel? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 | Thanks! Does anyone else have thoughts? | | |
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