Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Been searching for the filler hole on Dana 60 and for the life of me can't find it, is there some secret I don't know about? Also recommended gear oil? Capacity?
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Fill, should be right on the cover. 80/90 is pretty standard for drive axles and 4oz of additive for Sure-Grip.
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
The source of my confusion is the service manual. I see the plug for inspection, but the manual describes and shows a diagram of a filler hole where old oil is removed with a suction gun, I cannot seem to find this hole.
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Are you certain it's a Dana 60?
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
On my 65 w 200 there is a drain plug on the bottom. But the fill is on the cover as was said. What year is your truck?
Late 65 w 200.
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
It is a 69 d200, I'm pretty sure it's a Dana 60 with sure grip, I know I need an additive for limited slip, the service manual suggests that there is a small "filler hole" on the side of the diff. The manual contains multiple diffs though and only one diagram when discussing lubrication, does a Dana 60 have different hole for fill and drain? Or do you remove the cover? How have those who have this diff done this?
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Dana 60 and 70, 1 hole ONLY!
On back cover, used for fill, inspection and drain with a suction gun, or loosen cover and drain out the bottom. NO DRAIN PLUG from factory.
On back cover, used for fill, inspection and drain with a suction gun, or loosen cover and drain out the bottom. NO DRAIN PLUG from factory.
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Sounds like your reading info for the RA36 or RF36/8.75 rear, that does have a side filler plug. But all Dana's are on the back cover. Stock/original would be a threaded plug, but possibly a rubber plug if it has an aftermarket cover, there usually pretty obvious to see. The threaded plug has 3/8" drive square hole in the plug, that you can use a 3/8" drive ratchet and extension to loosen it.tgall595 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:54 pmIt is a 69 d200, I'm pretty sure it's a Dana 60 with sure grip, I know I need an additive for limited slip, the service manual suggests that there is a small "filler hole" on the side of the diff. The manual contains multiple diffs though and only one diagram when discussing lubrication, does a Dana 60 have different hole for fill and drain? Or do you remove the cover? How have those who have this diff done this?
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Here's Dana cover.
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
Here's one with a rubber plug design.
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
I’m not trying to argue but mine definitely has a drain hole on the flat cast in surface on the bottom of the case. Yes it is definitely a Dana 60PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:02 pmDana 60 and 70, 1 hole ONLY!
On back cover, used for fill, inspection and drain with a suction gun, or loosen cover and drain out the bottom. NO DRAIN PLUG from factory.
After a quick search I found a thread on another forum and they claimed “the plug disappeared in 68”.
Late 65 w 200.
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
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Re: Filler hole location and gear oil change Dana 60
The Dana 60 rear I think appeared in late 50's, definitely by 61. Dodge & Ford both used them, possibly other makes too (including the Mopar cars). And they were around until the early 90's.I'm sure certain a few things changed over that time span.
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1978 W200 club cab
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1978 W200 club cab