Keep the fluid changed at the normal intervals, thats all you can do. It might run for an hour or it might run for another 2000 hrs, who knows. It is obvious that Mr. Transmission is starting to show signs of ware. Just run it until it goes, that's all you can do without tearing it down.
Good luck,
Capt. Perry
groups.com wrote:
groups.com wrote:
Can I get some help in deciphering a fluid report?? I have a Velvet
drive transmission that has discolored transmission fluid. The fluid
is a deeper red with very fine black particulate; it is not the usual
bright color. The transmission seems to runs fine and sounds fine, it
possibly shifts slightly hard but no slippage or vibration. I’ve
changed the fluid three times over the past two years and it continues
to have the same color to it. I sent the fluid for analysis and this
is a portion of the report I received.
“No moisture was found but insolubles (abrasive solids in the oil)
were higher than normal. Iron is very high at 883 ppm, and this comes
from steel parts like gears. The high lead is typically from a gear-
marking compound, which is used when the unit was built. Universal
averages show typical wear for this type transmission after 165 hours
oil use. We're guessing this oil was run far too long. Try a 100 to
200-hour oil change and check back. You should find better numbers.”
The previous owner of the boat was pretty meticulous about his
maintenance. The other transmission's fluid color is normal. I don’t
think this resulted from neglect of the previous owner (but not 100%
sure) and I have changed the fluids 3 times in the past 18 months
(less than 50 hours total). I’m sure that the fact iron is the main
elevated component is not good and a likely a sign of impending major
malfunction. Please tell me I'm wrong!!!!
I have the full report with actual values for each element if that
info will help.
Any suggestions?
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