DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT

Deeplines · 07-02-2009, 12:06 PM

What type of oil should go in the clutch? I was told usethe same as the motor. I figured it would be a thinner product.

We have the Detroit 149 Series Engine and I belive a 540 Clutch? Does that sound right?

Anyway, couldn't find nothing on the internet, most likely didn't know what to type in.

I would like to have something in black and white to take back to the office if it is a different type of lubricant.

We use Rotella 40 in both.

Thanks

Deeplines · 07-02-2009, 12:30 PM

OK, On further checking I'm thinking the 540 is the transmission type.

Anyways, its the big thing right behind the engine that the shaft bolts into. That is what I'm looking for as to what lubricant to use.

I guess it is a Allison 540 transmission.

So is using Rotella T40 safe to put in it???????????

I would think something else like a transmission fluid of some sort.

JSeaWach · 07-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Talk to Christian @ Knowles Onsite Repair, he knows Detroits...994-4211

double trouble · 07-02-2009, 12:49 PM

on our hatteraus I have v871 engines and hyd transmissions. I use the same oil in the trannies as I use in the engines. We have had the boat 2 years now and havent had any problems doing this. engines are detroits. Good luck hope this helps you

LITECATCH · 07-02-2009, 02:01 PM

I use Rotella in my engines and 30 weight Delo 400 in my Twin Disc's.

sealark · 07-02-2009, 02:09 PM

Murf, I used regular engine oil in my hyd. gear when I had my 40' boat with a 6-71 with an Allison MH gear

Tuna Man · 07-02-2009, 02:21 PM

Murph, If you are asking what type of fluid to use in the TRANSMISSION (Allison AT-540, and others), that big thingy thing(see photo)

oke that the drive shafthooks to andnot the engine, Mobile makes a TES-295approvedfor Allison Transmissions...not to be confused with diesel engine oil. I'll look up and see if there is a sub.

http://www.allisontransmission.com/s...jsp?ThisPage=3

FlounderAssassin · 07-02-2009, 08:55 PM

Murph we have Detroit 12V71s on the boat here at work with Allison (not sure of the number) clutches and we run rotella T40 in them. every boat i have worked on out here we ran T40 in the clutches. hope this helps!

07-02-2009, 12:06 PM	#1
Deeplines Ron Paul 2012 White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lillian Woods Posts: 2,589	DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT What type of oil should go in the clutch? I was told usethe same as the motor. I figured it would be a thinner product. We have the Detroit 149 Series Engine and I belive a 540 Clutch? Does that sound right? Anyway, couldn't find nothing on the internet, most likely didn't know what to type in. I would like to have something in black and white to take back to the office if it is a different type of lubricant. We use Rotella 40 in both. Thanks

07-02-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
Deeplines Ron Paul 2012 White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lillian Woods Posts: 2,589	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT OK, On further checking I'm thinking the 540 is the transmission type. Anyways, its the big thing right behind the engine that the shaft bolts into. That is what I'm looking for as to what lubricant to use. I guess it is a Allison 540 transmission. So is using Rotella T40 safe to put in it??????????? I would think something else like a transmission fluid of some sort.

07-02-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
JSeaWach Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: P-cola, Fl Posts: 45	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT Talk to Christian @ Knowles Onsite Repair, he knows Detroits...994-4211

07-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#4
double trouble Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 85	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT on our hatteraus I have v871 engines and hyd transmissions. I use the same oil in the trannies as I use in the engines. We have had the boat 2 years now and havent had any problems doing this. engines are detroits. Good luck hope this helps you

07-02-2009, 02:01 PM	#5
LITECATCH Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 2,736	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT I use Rotella in my engines and 30 weight Delo 400 in my Twin Disc's. __________________ Capt. Scott Byrd 36 Topaz 33 Concorde (for sale)

07-02-2009, 02:09 PM	#6
sealark Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, Sherman Cove Marina Posts: 1,983	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT Murf, I used regular engine oil in my hyd. gear when I had my 40' boat with a 6-71 with an Allison MH gear

07-02-2009, 02:21 PM	#7
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,581	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT Murph, If you are asking what type of fluid to use in the TRANSMISSION (Allison AT-540, and others), that big thingy thing(see photo)oke that the drive shafthooks to andnot the engine, Mobile makes a TES-295approvedfor Allison Transmissions...not to be confused with diesel engine oil. I'll look up and see if there is a sub. http://www.allisontransmission.com/s...jsp?ThisPage=3

07-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#8
FlounderAssassin Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,256	RE: DIESEL CLUTCH LUBRICANT Murph we have Detroit 12V71s on the boat here at work with Allison (not sure of the number) clutches and we run rotella T40 in them. every boat i have worked on out here we ran T40 in the clutches. hope this helps!

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