310-8 trans fluid 80w90?

[Fish Crawford 13]

New wheelhorse owner 85 310-8...was told had issues freezing during winter and "supposedly" changed fluid last yr. Checkd distick and thick white almost like melted milkshake consistency. Is 80 w 90 gear oil whats suppose to be wat it calls for?  Need suggestions...

[WHX?? 49,158]

You got water in the transmission  no doubt. . Drain completely and refill with fresh 80/90. Then run it and do it again. Whoever told you it was "just changed" might be on crack.

Don't tell me lemme guess I bet this tractor sits outside? Please tell me I'm wrong. 

In case I haven't done so 

[Fish Crawford 13]

11 minutes ago, WHX22 said:

You got water in the transmission  no doubt. . Drain completely and refill with fresh 80/90. Then run it and do it again. Whoever told you it was "just changed" might be on crack.

Don't tell me lemme guess I bet this tractor sits outside? Please tell me I'm wrong. 

In case I haven't done so 

Yes sir u are right it has been stored outside...i will change it out as u said and then do it again. Thank u!

[Achto 27,756]

1 minute ago, Fish Crawford said:

Yes sir u are right it has been stored outside...i will change it out as u said and then do it again

 

If the shifter boot is bad, water will find it's way into the tranny quite easily. If the boot is bad, i suggest changing it.

[Fish Crawford 13]

Shifter boot is torn as well..darn im glad i found this website! ☺👌

[WHX?? 49,158]

You may also want to drain, replace with diesel or kerosene, to clean it and flush. Replace with 80/90. May have to do that several times. 

Sorry Fish but we have see mistreated horses many times here before. Not your fault for how  a PO neglected a horse but your time to step up to the plate you want a working tractor. 

[Fish Crawford 13]

Thats wats so crazy it runs like a scalded dog right now. ..i can only imagine what it will be like after i get that crud outta there

[953 nut 55,771]

When you drain the milk shake out of the transmission be sure to jack up the front end of the tractor. There is a hump in the bottom of the case that will trap some of the old crud in there. Here is a good place to buy a new shift lever boot.

https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/transmissions.html#!/Wheel-horse-3577-shifter-boot/p/84932555

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

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 definitely drain it and fill it up w/  Diesel fuel several times .and drive it around in between! 

[peter lena 8,721]

agree with the fed back above, that milk shake mix is defiantly   water , when you change out that shiftier boot , i use a razor blade to cut it off, then use grease on the shiftier rod  and boot hole to install , make it easy and smooth. another thing, do you have any open road area near you? diesel fuel flush , combined with minutes on road will really help flushing and heating up. just rolling it around the yard  barely touches it, i also use every gear and hi/lo range change in the flushing, the difference is worth it. that " outside  " storage is a killer, if you haven,t done it , try using some  WD 40  on a rag to wipe down your horse, it will feed the paint and transform the dull look of your unit.  good luck , Pete 

[clueless 3,011]

7 hours ago, 953 nut said:

When you drain the milk shake out of the transmission be sure to jack up the front end of the tractor. There is a hump in the bottom of the case that will trap some of the old crud in there. Here is a good place to buy a new shift lever boot.

https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/transmissions.html#!/Wheel-horse-3577-shifter-boot/p/84932555

Jack the front end up at least 18 to 20 inches every time you drain it.

[Fish Crawford 13]

Thanks everybody...boot is ordered...headed to get some gear oil and diesel right now. Pics soon to come

[Fish Crawford 13]

 Well slow progress is still progress.drained the " milkshake" and filled with diesel. Removed what was left of the boot..just waitn on new one to arrive and a few more rounds of drain- fill- flush n drive! 

[Warning:Unsupervised 82]

Went through this with one I bought yrs ago. Tractor stored inside but po washed it after mowing (I use compressor btw). Leaf blowers work too.

Boot was shot on it, so milk shake city when I changed it too! 

 Very disturbing to see, like seeing bright color poo, uh oh, wth man?..lol

Even owners trying to care for a horse due more harm sometimes the good thing is they are built tough, hell mine still performs like new after 8 yrs hard use so don't sweat it's future use either. Worried me a bit afterwards but don't let it.

 

[peter lena 8,721]

FISH  that 80-9- fluid will work , but i fully agree with others with a few flushings. i like atf fluid , and take it out for some road time ,in a near by cul de sac , lets me use every gear and heat things up on the road , as it gets cleaner you will notice an ease in shifter motion and use. road time is good to seafoam your carb and lines along with a fresh filter , i always bring a few tools along and correct other areas i find , full chassis greasing also goes along with this , 3 fittings on front axle , lift up front end to ensure grease gets to lower end of axle bend , " fan gear under dash on steering shaft " has the 4th fitting. this basic baseline lubrication will verify a needed service. i would also use an aerosol lubricant on any moving linkage or movement area, choke and throttle cables , pto lever set up, every bit of it should move easily , no be frozen in rust , let us know how you make out , pete 

[Fish Crawford 13]

Well had to flush it about 4 times but i can really tell the difference. Much smoother shifting. Also had to repair roll pin on shifter collar as well . Fun little guys to work on ...until you need to buy parts lol.