5 ton front winch oil?

[03silverado]

I'm doing some p.m. And would like to check the oil levels in my front winch I've looked over the T.M.'s but I can't figure out where to check add and what weight fluid to use if I need to add some

 

[timntrucks]

i use the 90 wt gl-1 that i use in the gear boxes. i am thinking there are 2 plugs to check each side of the winch. but i might be mistaken. i would have to see my winch to make sure

 

[03silverado]

When you say GL1 80/90 weight what's the difference between different GL's 1-5

 

[timntrucks]

not much. as long as its gl listed. the one 5 has a slightly more concentration of cleaners i was told. i dont run any syntetic oil just the reg one that is still high as the roof; last month a 5 gal was almost 80 bucks

 

[03silverado]

Darn big bucks for gear oil I plan on putting some Lucas oil stabilizer in with the gear oil just because I love the stuff really works

 

[Marlboro]

I put straight Lucas in my deuce winch, Its had no ill effects and gets used almost weekly... It has slowed my leaky seals but not stopped them.

 

[03silverado]

That's probably what I'll do I love Lucas oil products they actually work

 

[dburt]

I used 'corn head grease' (which is used on some types of farm equipment) in my deuce winch and it worked great. Corn head grease is thicker then 90 wt, but is more 'liquid' then regular grease. The idea behind it is that it won't flow out around worn seals, but is more liquid and sticks to the gears like oil. I used a 50/50 mix of corn head grease and 90wt and it worked well.

 

[73m819]

I used 'corn head grease' (which is used on some types of farm equipment) in my deuce winch and it worked great. Corn head grease is thicker then 90 wt, but is more 'liquid' then regular grease. The idea behind it is that it won't flow out around worn seals, but is more liquid and sticks to the gears like oil. I used a 50/50 mix of corn head grease and 90wt and it worked well.

Quite a number of guys use 100% corn head, pump it in the bottom till it comes out the top

 

[deuceman51]

I've been using Lucus Hub Oil in all our steering gear boxes and winches and for the trucks we build for customers. I really love the stuff and have had great results with it. Seems to condition the seals and slow leaks also.

 

[m16ty]

Just about any gear oil will work.

I also run 100% corn head grease in mine. It's not full to the top but I put more in than if it had gear oil in it.

 

[rlwm211]

I found this manual that is specifically for the winch on the 5 ton. Maybe this will be helpful.

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/five%20ton%20technical%20manuals/TM9-3830-501.pdf