Zack1978
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HI everyone,
I pulled my 1994 VMAX 600 out of storage yesterday, and I was wondering where the chain case oil level should be. I unscrewed the black fill hole plug, and I noticed that there is no dip stick, and I also noticed that I didn't see oil up to the top of the fill hole....in fact I can't really see any oil in there, but there is a part of the metal casing that partially blocks your view (this sled is new to me, with no owners manual). Where should the oil level be? How can I know if I have the correct amount in there? Also in a pinch, is there an oil that can substitute for chain case oil? Is it basically gear oil?
Thanks,
Zack
I pulled my 1994 VMAX 600 out of storage yesterday, and I was wondering where the chain case oil level should be. I unscrewed the black fill hole plug, and I noticed that there is no dip stick, and I also noticed that I didn't see oil up to the top of the fill hole....in fact I can't really see any oil in there, but there is a part of the metal casing that partially blocks your view (this sled is new to me, with no owners manual). Where should the oil level be? How can I know if I have the correct amount in there? Also in a pinch, is there an oil that can substitute for chain case oil? Is it basically gear oil?
Thanks,
Zack
YooperWoods
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Is there a weep hole down on the side of the chaincase? If so fill till it dribbles out the hole. You can use any gear oil or even ATF.
Zack1978
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I will look for a weep hole. I don't know if I noticed one or not. I was just shocked to not see any oil when I took the fill cap off.
The full oil level is a little over halfway up on the bottom gear, there is a small screw/washer on the outside of the chaincase cover, off center towards the front of the sled, and a few inches up from the bottom of the case, you'll see it. Stock spec is #75 or #80 gear oil, but it's a good idea for you to verify what is in there if it needs to be filled, or better yet drain it and pull the cover off to clean and inspect inside, might want to pick up a new cover gasket though, it'll probably tear.