Eric S. 15 #1 Posted January 23, 2019 I need to flush and change fluid & filter on a 1969 Electro 12 transmission model 90 - 2046 that I purchased recently . It has atf in it now and originally calls for type A atf which started in the mid 50's by General Motors . Some say you can switch to motor oil with a good purging 10 30 or 10 40 but if I stay with atf WHICH dexron since there are many . Just trying to take advantage of improvements in atf for my horse ! Any thought would be appreciated . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,014 #2 Posted January 23, 2019 I've read Dexron III is the modern equivalent. My 1076 called for Type A as well and when i changed fluids, I used Dexron III Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,620 #3 Posted January 23, 2019 This might help . Found it using the search box. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #4 Posted January 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: I've read Dexron III is the modern equivalent. My 1076 called for Type A as well and when i changed fluids, I used Dexron III Thanks , that is the one I was thinking but with a question . Maybe I've b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #5 Posted January 23, 2019 Maybe have been readingit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #6 Posted January 23, 2019 Sorry but submit button keeps jumping while printing . Is dexron - Mervin the new equivalent to type A atf ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,885 #7 Posted January 23, 2019 Dex/Merc which you can find everywhere is the current replacement for Dexron 3 and earlier, as well as early versions of Mercon. It is what I use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #8 Posted January 23, 2019 Thank you .That's the way I was leaning . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,726 #10 Posted January 23, 2019 Eric , that dex/merc fluid is the way to go , for availability and correct spec, most important is this BASELINE SERVICE on this new to you ,tractor is your assurance to this issue. another thing is to take the time to LUBRICATE ANY RELATED LINKAGE, always find it amazing to see what are supposed to be MOVABLE JOINTS packed with rust and crud. just my own experience with, " while you are there " take care of it . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #11 Posted January 23, 2019 Eric S. You've just entered the wheel horse zone. Every thing you want to know about your is here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #12 Posted January 23, 2019 Do you check trans fluid level with dipstick screwed in or set in on shoulder of blo?ck 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,885 #13 Posted January 23, 2019 Screwed in. i think Kohler is the only case of not screwing in a dipstick for a reading. Nice pictures did you mean them for your other posting??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #14 Posted January 23, 2019 Responding to Tool Crib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #15 Posted January 23, 2019 @Eric S. Nice looking machine, and to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHunter 1,700 #16 Posted January 23, 2019 Hi Eric, this is the fluid that is currently in that trans. It’s really good stuff. It is universal and synthetic. A small engine mechanic recommended it to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,172 #17 Posted January 24, 2019 That is one fine looking tractor Eric S & looks like someone from WHCC might have owned it. Anyone we know who might have restored it? Really a good good one. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHunter 1,700 #18 Posted January 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, WHX21 said: That is one fine looking tractor Eric S & looks like someone from WHCC might have owned it. Anyone we know who might have restored it? Really a good good one. Thanks for sharing. I did 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,172 #19 Posted January 24, 2019 14 hours ago, BHunter said: I did I just checked your profile Mr. Hunter... says your an auto body instructor! No wonder the paint shines like a baby's bottom.... absolutely beautiful job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHunter 1,700 #20 Posted January 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, WHX21 said: I just checked your profile Mr. Hunter... says your an auto body instructor! No wonder the paint shines like a baby's bottom.... absolutely beautiful job! Haha. Thank you. That is rustoleum paint too. Imagine if it was automotive paint ,it would look even better. I left the the original decals on it and stripped the paint off around them. My plan was to buy the decals at the big show and repaint it again. The restoration photos are posted in my content from 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites