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chaddyg8

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78 invader 440 crank case oil
« on: November 12, 2017, 05:38:47 PM »
What are you guys using for crank case oil/gear oil. thanks

mswyka

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2017, 07:09:35 PM »
I use 10W40 motor oil.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

chaddyg8

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2017, 07:13:58 PM »
Ok thanks!

chaddyg8

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2017, 03:34:02 PM »
How much do you put in the crankcase? My sight glass I can’t really see much in it? Also on the top near the Fill bolt is that the overflow? That hole. Because I have  some oil coming out of that hole. Like maybe I’m over filling it. Thanks.

kawhead

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2017, 09:01:10 AM »
it only holds approx. 2 or 3 oz

chaddyg8

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2017, 11:25:40 AM »
Thanks. I figured that out the hard way.  Quite the mess. Lol

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2017, 07:50:01 AM »
If you use a small mirror while you fill it most of the time you can see when it gets the correct amount of oil.  I found that out the hard way.

chaddyg8

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Re: 78 invader 440 crank case oil
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2017, 12:27:55 PM »
Thanks! I’ll try that.