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  1. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Thanks I think I am going with the Mercon V In the transmission (ZF5) And the full synthetic Valvoline for the transfer case.
  2. JohnT24

    Obs lift pump question

    To get to the fitting at the back of the passenger side head possibly... ? I was able to get to mine by just removing the downpipe.
  3. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Looks like that might be a good choice for the manual transmission as well. https://products.lelubricants.com/item/heavy-duty-trucks/monolec-power-fluid-7500/7500-quart
  4. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    I think I'm gonna go with this For the transfer case.
  5. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    I have also read that XL-12 (Ford transfer case fluid) Has been discontinued and they now recommend Mercon LV But when you look at the spec sheet for mercon LV it says do not use in transfer cases. This whole thing is highly confusing.
  6. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Not to be a ball buster but, Ford Motor Company says do NOT use Mercon V in transfer cases But bug man says it's OK ... Hmm... Ford makes no mention of what specific year transfer cases But there probably hasn't been much change in a gear/chain transfer case over the years. Here is a...
  7. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    And also this about the XL-12 Transfer case fluid Motorcraft[emoji2400] Transfer Case Fluid Usage * For use in transfer cases driving front axles on all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4x4 vehicles * Not for use in automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, power take off units (PTU), fluid...
  8. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    I found this online from Ford Motorcraft[emoji2400] MERCON[emoji2400] V Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and Power Steering Fluid * Premium-quality dual-use fluid for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles * Can be used in vehicles requiring MERCON[emoji2400] V or MERCON[emoji2400] type...
  9. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Hmmmmm, So I'm reading up on this Mercon 5 OR Mercon V And apparently it says on the bottle do not use in transfer cases. A couple reviews on Amazon say that the correct fluid for transfer cases is now Motorcraft XL-12 Apparently the Mercon V formula has changed and while it is still good...
  10. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Thanks
  11. JohnT24

    Obs lift pump question

    Here is the diagram I used for the pump. Might help someone.
  12. JohnT24

    Obs lift pump question

    Cool. And thanks for the Baldwin filter cross reference numbers. [emoji3] Well, at least one of them. Question, I'm wondering why you guys put shut offs on each end.... I do not have any shut offs and I have never had any problems changing filters
  13. JohnT24

    Oil recommendation needed.

    Still putting this thing together but I need power steering fluid And transfer case fluid. Actually I should probably change the ZF5 transmission fluid also. Do these three items take the same ATF fluid? Don't really care about brands Just looking for the correct type To buy. Haven't...
  14. JohnT24

    Obs lift pump question

    I see. Years ago i bought the mark Fuga E fuel block Its uses the stock ford spring Its been great. Not sure if he still makes them
  15. JohnT24

    Obs lift pump question

    Wouldn't you need a regulated return also?
  16. JohnT24

    Power steering /ac Bracket busted....

    For lack of a better word. I honestly don't know what it is Vacuum pump??? The pump/pully above the PS pump
  17. JohnT24

    Power steering /ac Bracket busted....

    Got my replacment. No charge / well, I do owe him a beer. One broken bolt came out easy. Smog pump is slightly different but everything lines up. ... progress.
  18. JohnT24

    Power steering /ac Bracket busted....

    Yep Pump is cracked also
  19. JohnT24

    Lift kit / driveshaft length.

    Yes Stock it was 3" on the splines With the lift, I'm at 2-1/2" on the splines. Ima call it good. But yeah, the entire tube is like 5" fully splined
  20. JohnT24

    Power steering /ac Bracket busted....

    Discovered this yesterday.... luckily my buddy has a spare (I think) It's still solid and together... but it's only a matter of time before it breaks off and throws the belt.. Is this a COMMON PROBLEM with these OBS's?

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