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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    Well everything went very well. I drained out about 2.5 gallons of what looked like red transmission fluid. The drain plug was clean with no large chunks of metal stuck to it at all. I found both screens with no problems and they both looked new. I didn’t find any foreign material in either...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    Ok, somehow I was looking for a breather directly on the transmission casing. The breather caps are just snapped on there and can be pried off with a little screw driver and the filter pulled out correct? I guess I have everything now. Just waiting on the filter to come in and I’ll get...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    oldseabee: I got a good look at the transmission today and found everything except for the transmission breather. I found the torque converter breather no problem but the only breather I see on the transmission is on the control valve assembly. I sure hope it is not supposed to go at the very...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    Well I’ll be heading out to my property next week and will look everything over to be sure I can find everything before I begin draining oil out of the transmission. Do you know how many of these breather valves there are on the torque converter and how many are on the transmission? I want...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    Ok so I see the main replaceable element filter; that looks easy. I also see the magnetic drain plug as well as the suction screen plug both in the transmission sump in different locations. All of this looks pretty easy. Reading from the manual it also talks about a “converter cooler line...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    One more question for you guys: When I flush the radiator is there any special coolant I should refill it with. Someone told me to use Nalcool coolant. Do I have to use this or can I just use regular automotive antifreeze and distilled water? Thanks, Dan
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    ATCOEQUIP: Oh well, Delo 400 is what my friend told me to use. Should I just drain the oil completely and refill with Delo 100 SAE 40? Do you have an oil you like better than Cheveron Delo? What would you recommend as an engine oil change interval for this machine? I also see the...
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    Michigan 85GM-3A

    Hello everyone, I recently purchased this piece of equipment from a neighbor. I believe it is a Michigan 85GM-3A with a serial number of 401A245. This is based on a data plate I found on engine cover (roof). For all I know this could be a replacement cover. I have been unable to find a...
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    New test!

    test for post #3
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