TimH 105 #1 Posted August 31, 2017 Were is the best place to get a new Shifter boot for a 312 8 and what do you suggest for trans gear lube ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,182 #2 Posted August 31, 2017 Lowell @wheelhorseman has them coming out his ears. I like 80/90 lube. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,237 #3 Posted August 31, 2017 Supporting our great vendors is a good thing. I'm with the 80w90 too. That's all I've used for years. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,610 #4 Posted August 31, 2017 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimH 105 #5 Posted September 4, 2017 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 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,610 #6 Posted September 4, 2017 The 312-8 should hold 2 quarts, but it is best to add oil only until you reach the full mark on the dipstick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimH 105 #7 Posted September 9, 2017 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 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GREYGHOST 65 #8 Posted September 17, 2017 Just wondering if anyone is using full synthetic gear lube in this application? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,860 #9 Posted September 17, 2017 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimH 105 #10 Posted September 17, 2017 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. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,182 #11 Posted September 18, 2017 Sure can't hurt Tim. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
