Toby Stockman 66 #1 Posted August 10 can i run an 8 speed with no oil i had ordered new seals from wheelhorse parts and more but they still have not came after a month and i need to take it to a show in my area wondering if i could drive it around a little bit with no seals or oil. will it damage things badly? can i do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,411 #2 Posted August 10 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO 1 minute ago, Toby Stockman said: new seals from wheelhorse parts and more but they still have not came after a month Have you called them several times by now?? 3 minutes ago, Toby Stockman said: wondering if i could drive it around a little bit with no seals or oil. ABSOLUTELY NOT. 3 minutes ago, Toby Stockman said: will it damage things badly? Operating any machinery without proper lubricant is one of the best and fastest ways to destroy it. Also, not having the seals in place you are taking a huge chance on introducing foreign matter like dust or sand into the bearings which sit right there on the outside edge. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,411 #3 Posted August 10 If you wanted to bring it to the show really really badly maybe you could trailer it to the location. Push it on and off the trailer. Absolutely minimum movement. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,526 #4 Posted August 10 Get the seals from NAPA or Motion Industries, call Lowell and cancel the order. Eric is correct...do not use it without oil in it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Stockman 66 #5 Posted August 10 yes called several times no answer i know they are at shows but i check the website for when the are and i can them they should be able to answer i was thinking about going to napa and getting new seals which is what is will do now Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,699 #6 Posted August 10 Yup Get them at Napa or any auto parts store. Use the pinned chart for cross over numbers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,277 #7 Posted August 10 Have you removed the old seals? If not, put oil in it and drive it until the new seals arrive, or you buy them elsewhere. Just my 2 cents. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Stockman 66 #8 Posted August 10 yep already removed and through away weeks ago going to Napa Monday to get new ones 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,815 #9 Posted August 10 You could possibly try to rig up some sort of capture/reuse system that catches the oil as it comes out where the seals should be and pumps it back into the filler. Since you are pumping you can add filtration, and then it shouldn't cause bearing damage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,063 #10 Posted August 10 14 minutes ago, adsm08 said: You could possibly try to rig up some sort of capture/reuse system that catches the oil as it comes out where the seals should be and pumps it back into the filler. Since you are pumping you can add filtration, and then it shouldn't cause bearing damage. Well, you could try that on the wife's car first...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,815 #11 Posted August 10 23 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Well, you could try that on the wife's car first...... I'd rather rig the prototype up on my truck. Of my 5 vehicles it leaks the most oil. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,699 #12 Posted August 10 3 hours ago, Toby Stockman said: yep already removed and through away weeks ago going to Napa Monday to get new ones #9815 for 1" axle and 11050 for 1 1/8" axle. Call ahead. They will most likely have to order them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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