312 8 Shifter Boot & Gear Lube

[TimH 105]

Were is the best place to get a new Shifter boot for a 312 8 and what do you suggest for trans gear lube ?

[WHX?? 49,177]

Lowell @wheelhorseman has them coming out his ears. I like 80/90 lube.

[Racinbob 11,235]

Supporting our great vendors is a good thing. I'm with the 80w90 too. That's all I've used for years.

[rmaynard 15,610]

Shifter boot part #3577 is still a stocked item at Toro. They can be found online at any Toro parts dealer for about $6.50.

[TimH 105]

Ordered 3 boots off E Bay for 6 bucks ea. with free shipping. I see most like the 80w90 . Anyone know what brand is best and How much the trans holds ?

[rmaynard 15,610]

The 312-8 should hold 2 quarts, but it is best to add oil only until you reach the full mark on the dipstick.

[TimH 105]

I am sure glad I read all this . Trans was filled with diff fluid and water. Looked like baby pu. drain the best I could . Then blew out with air, Then flushed with D- Fuel , Lifed up front and right side rear, Let drain then used vac brake bleeder to pump out the rest. All is good. Installed new shiftier boot

[GREYGHOST 65]

Just wondering if anyone is using full synthetic gear lube in this application?

[953 nut 55,851]

On 9/9/2017 at 2:42 PM, TimH said:

I am sure glad I read all this . Trans was filled with diff fluid and water. Looked like baby pu. drain the best I could . Then blew out with air, Then flushed with D- Fuel , Lifed up front and right side rear, Let drain then used vac brake bleeder to pump out the rest. All is good. Installed new shiftier boot

             You done goood!

9 minutes ago, GREYGHOST said:

Just wondering if anyone is using full synthetic gear lube in this application?

Some do, but to me that is overkill. The majority of our horses didn't see a gear lube change for several decades and survived with regular gear oil.

[TimH 105]

1 hour ago, GREYGHOST said:

Just wondering if anyone is using full synthetic gear lube in this application?

 I used Lucas SIN 80/90 Draws less moisture. Plus we stock it at our dealership.

[WHX?? 49,177]

Sure  can't hurt Tim.