[Oldman]

can someone help on what type of fluid is in by bike just got two weeks ago first one rad at boss hoss said it should be john deer hygard but looks brown with red tint i got new filter and mobil 1 mx4t thanks to all of you and this website but not sure if i should use this or not thanks for any help

 

[CarburetorMike]

Hi Oldman, If you have a 99 1 speed auto it came with Dex II. That is why it looks a little red. But you can use the MX4T in the one speed. The MX4T is a much better fluid and is compatible to mix with what ever Dex II that will still remain in the tranny during the fluid change.

The early two speeds (2000-2001) came with Hygard in them and they to should be refilled with MX4T.

Carburetor Mike

 

[Oldman]

Single speed

Thanks Mike that helps a bunch i had been told not to mix dextron and mx4t but now i know thanks to you again thank you jim

 

[CarburetorMike]

Hi Oldman, The MX4T will mix with every type of fluid used in the Boss Hoss Tranny's. It is always best to try to get out as much of the old fluid as possible for good measure.

The only two that will not mix together are the John Deer High Guards. If you mix the low viscosity and high viscosity together it will foam.

 

[HAWK88]

trans fill quantity

All;

Never messed with an auto trans installation before.

After I install the 1 speed, how much MX4T do I put in initially, how long do I run it to recheck, etc?

Really basic, but I got'ta learn sometime!

Ride Safe!

HAWK88
Jack Phillips

 

[CarburetorMike]

Hi Jack, It all depends on how much fluid is still left in it. If it's dry it can take about 6-7 Qts. It sounds like alot but you have to fill the convertor, cooler and the hoses along with the res. and case. I put in 3qts. and start the engine, run it for a couple of minutes. Add 2 more and do the same. Then check the fluid level. Add as needed. If you buy too much just put it on the shelf. You'll be useing it down the road on the next change.

 

[HAWK88]

1 speed trans oil qty

Mike;

Thanks, do you check it with the eng running, in or out of gear like a car?

Sorry, 1 question "feeds" another!

Ride Safe!

HAWK88
Jack Phillips

 

[Zenbiker]

Jack....you check it with the motor off for a minute or two. Bike level...not on sidestand...Joe

 

[HAWK88]

Trans fluid check

Thanks;

Nothing I've done on this Boss yet would be do-able without all y'all's advice and counseling.

Everything I've done to it so far has been the "first time"! Since being medically unemployed, learning how to wrench this thing has been my therapy, and I really enjoy it, cept for having to keep the front lawn so short. Easier to find the wrench's I get P O'ed (bi-focal ed!) and chunk out the garage door!

Actually my last "temper search" was for the key's. "I don't need to put those stinking shiny header shields on just to get this thing back into the garage!" Nice 2nd degree from that one! Wife got a giggle out of it though! By the way, WD-40 takes ugly skin looking crap off the headers, if you ever need to know that! OK, maybe long pants, but this IS Florida!

Really, it's a great forum and some great and knowledgeable folks to interface with!

Ride Safe!

HAWK88
Jack Phillips

 

[Zenbiker]

Jack...about the headers. Fine 000 or 0000 steel wool works great and you can find 1800 degree silver spray paint to make them look new at any good speed shop. The stuff bonds very well once it is heated by the exhaust gases. You can do it on the bike if you are careful about masking. I also sanded the rusty clips and sprayed them as well..Joe

 

[HAWK88]

Cleaning Headers

Joe;

Thanks again, those header clips are VERY rusty. I have some VHT Silver, and hadn't considered that application.

Ride Safe!

HAWK88
Jack Phillips

 

[Glenn B]

Jack,
Check your tranny with the bike running and in neutral.

Oldman,
Check my other post for flushing out the one speed tranny.
Glenn

 

[gizmo#137]

single speed trans

I just got done with a complete rebuilt of trans. .two bushing one in clutch cover the other in the cover behine the front pump. I had a B at the end of trans serial no. that means the pulley cover has the update bearing.
I had the local trans/ torque convert shop take apart my T/C and do it over like they done 82 vett with a ZZ4 435 HP for a friend. will let you know how it works out if it stops RAINING. I am useing MX4T mobil 1 so far 6 qts I flush out the cooler and pan.
GIZMO