Hurth Gearbox fluid

[Fascadale]

I have been told my Hurth Gearbox should be filled with A.T.F.oil which I presume is "automatic transmission fluid" oil.

Are all ATF oils the same or should I be looking for something more particular?

Will the stuff from Halfords do?

Thanks

 

[Salty John]

My Hurth box took ATF type A. Most ATF's meet the requirements of type A, just check the small print on the bottle.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Yep, Type A in my Hurth too

 

[Fascadale]

Thanks gentlemen, that seems fairly straightforward.

 

[Hoolie]

... ... except it doesn't mention type A on my 1 litre container of Castrol TQF DIII. I had the same problem and found (Google!) that this is a modern equivalent to type A. ps don't use type F it will ruin the clutches!

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

... and if you ruin the clutch plate, and its an MD22 or Perkins Prima its attached to, you're in for a very very unpleasant surprise at the cost for a replacement!!!!

 

[chrisgee]

... and if you ruin the clutch plate, and its an MD22 or Perkins Prima its attached to, you're in for a very very unpleasant surprise at the cost for a replacement!!!!

Sent you a private message re possible problem with a 411 I am looking to buy.