ibizalandy

Member

• Jun 6, 2018

• #1

Hi, I work as a mobile mechanic mostly on Defenders and Discos.
I'm trying to find a good quality 12v pump that will cope with transfering gearbox oil from a container to the transfer box and diffs etc. Most of the ones on eBay or on line seem to be for engine oil changes and fuel.
Does anyone know of anything?
Thanks

 

Flossie

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• Jun 6, 2018

• #2

I picked up an old 1960 ish manual pump a few years back. 1 turn of the handle gives an exact amount although I forget what, a quart I thing.
Can get a pic if you want?
They are still about on eBay etc.

 

Oldseadog

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #3

Anything that will shift engine oil should be OK for the ATF/MTF as the viscosity is almost on a par with a 15/40 - ish, and if they work on marine Hurth gearboxes (AFT to specification DEXRON II spec), they should work OK on Fender gearbox oil.
These marine pumps are readily available from the Bay of Fleas.

 

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lynall

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #4

Oilsafe manual pump, bloody good and last forever, will pump from atf right up to 85/140 with no issues.
No power needed, clean and easy to use, can buy the pots on their own with lids so you can have one pot for each type of oil.
Not cheap at about 100 quid, probably more now, looks professional as well.
Ive had mine for well over a decade and still works well.

Yank site, http://www.oilsafesystem.com/oss-oil-safe/oss-Oil-Safe-Drums-and-Lids

I think the difflock forum stocks them in their shop.

 

callisr

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #5

Not tried one but this looks like a cheaper alternative to the oilsafe pumps (which we use at work and are brilliant)
https://www.ap-tech.co.uk/products/...em=16177&gref=59549707611&gdev=m&gloc=9046425

 

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lynall

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #6

callisr said:

Not tried one but this looks like a cheaper alternative to the oilsafe pumps (which we use at work and are brilliant)
https://www.ap-tech.co.uk/products/...em=16177&gref=59549707611&gdev=m&gloc=9046425

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The word sealey and the 1litre capacity would put me off, the small capacity means you would be decanting the oil twice.

 

Tim4x4

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #7

I use this type of pump for the diff's and gear boxes.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-pump-sprayer-5ltr/38364
Purchased from garden centers each on special offer probably paid no more than £10.00 each works a treat.
Just removed the spray jet from the end of the pipe to speed up the flow of oil otherwise it takes ages to fill.

 

flat

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• Jun 7, 2018

• #8

Tim4x4 said:

I use this type of pump for the diff's and gear boxes.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-pump-sprayer-5ltr/38364
Purchased from garden centers each on special offer probably paid no more than £10.00 each works a treat.
Just removed the spray jet from the end of the pipe to speed up the flow of oil otherwise it takes ages to fill.

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I have done exactly the same, one for ep and one for atf