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Philip Croff
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Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Howdy. I've had different opinions on what oil I should be using in my Amphicat's transmission. It originally had the Sachs 277 2 stroke. Transmission has one speed with a reverse that's used by sstepping on a loop by the floor.

The manual I got with the machine is for an Amphicat but it describes a BS motor, and says to use gear oil like 80-90. Thsi doesn't make sense because my tranny has internal clutches and brakes.

A person I've talked to through AOL instant messenger has a few Amphicats and says to use 30 weight non-detergent motor oil.

And finally, I think it was David Berger, says to use ATF. Would Dexron III/Mercon be fine? This seems like the best bet because of the brakes and clutches inside, and I haven't been here long but Mister Berger seems to be a smart gentleman. I'd like to use the Mercon since I can use Mobil 1 synthetic.

I've actually used are 3 of these oils for more or less short periods (around the yard once) and it worked fine.

which is the right oil to use? Thanks.
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david berger
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Post Number: 200
Registered: 01-2005
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hi again philip, the booklet you got was for a diferent model, your trany with a loop for revers is the pumpkin that uses the auto trans fluid,
the other type is used in amphicat tranys with forward and revers gearboxes with shifting lever and i think they have a hi and low range too, then after the gearbox(wich uses the gear lube)theres the stearing setup, a set of dry cluches one on each side of vehicle,
cant provid pic as im on wrong pc,
prehaps laiter i can.
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david berger
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Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

hi again philip, the booklet you got was for a diferent model, your trany with a loop for revers is the pumpkin that uses the auto trans fluid,
the other type is used in amphicat tranys with forward and revers gearboxes with shifting lever and i think they have a hi and low range too, then after the gearbox(wich uses the gear lube)theres the stearing setup, a set of dry cluches one on each side of vehicle,
cant provid pic as im on wrong pc,
prehaps laiter i can.
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Philip Croff
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Post Number: 52
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Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks David. I'll stick with ATF.
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Philip Croff
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Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks David. I'll stick with ATF.

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