451 Snowblower Gear Lube

[hogfly]

so remove the vent installe zerk fill full of grease remove zerk reinstall vent and good thanks for any help men

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by hogfly

so remove the vent installe zerk fill full of grease remove zerk reinstall vent and good thanks for any help men

No..... you can't do that! You'll blow the seals right out. You have to put a zerk in the side. Drill the case, thread it, screw a zerk in. Then LEAVE IT. You can't just put a zerk in the top hole and pump.....

[Shrewcub]

I used a needle on my gun to squirt some in.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Shrewcub

I used a needle on my gun to squirt some in.

That might work.... I'd squirt a lot in though. After seeing what was in mine after the break down, (virtually nothing) I'd keep as much in there as I could.

[hogfly]

hey jon this is the 1st year i used it i bought it in pa. you hooked me up with the guy thanks again i used it one time so far it worked great i checked housing temp while it was blowing stayed cool i am not opposed to drilling the box this spring but do you think it will make it through winter no sighns of leaks and should i put fluid or grease back i know you say 50/50 but can i use fluid so i can check level thanks kenny

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

That might work.... I'd squirt a lot in though. After seeing what was in mine after the break down, (virtually nothing) I'd keep as much in there as I could.

I did it when it was warm out side. Grease doesn't like to move very well at 20 degrees. I squirted until it came out the top. After an once or so of 80-90. Did fine for the 2 hours I used it a couple weeks ago. Full tear down coming this summer.

[J-Mech]

I'd do what Shrewcub suggested.... use a needle fitting to squirt some grease in. I honestly don't think it would hurt to put some gear oil in it too. Then you'll have the 50/50 mix. Just check the box before each use until you know it isn't leaking out.

[hogfly]

thanks guys i will keep you posted on it

[Ikea6e]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

U use a 50/50 mix of oil and grease. I use Marathon EP2 grease and gear oil. Same thing as I use in the snowthrower gear boxes.

Thanks Jon,

Do you use the same mixture for the gear box that drives the impeller?

Thanks,

Ike

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Ikea6e

Thanks Jon,

Do you use the same mixture for the gear box that drives the impeller?

Thanks,

Ike

Haven't yet, but going to. I need to disassemble it. I haven't taken the main box on the 450 apart since I bought it.