QuestionHello i just picked up a Peerless transmission 801-056 i am replacing my old transmission with the peerless because it blew on me. i think it blew because Grease was coming up through where the pulley is so therefor all the grease came out. i was wondering does the Peerless have Oil in it or is it grease? and if its grease can i change it to oil?
AnswerThe Peerless 801 uses Bentonite grease. You can't mix any other type of grease with this and you can't use oil/gear oil. I say can't, obviously you could, but you'd probably wear out the transmission pretty quickly.
The part number for the Tecumseh grease is 788067C. I have it listed for 18.50 a 32oz tube. If you're rebuilding an 801, you'll need at least 2 tubes.
Now on the axle bearings, you don't use the Bentonite, you use EP,(extreme pressure) grease.
If you're going to go into one of these transmissions, you need a service manual. The Tecumseh Tech Manual is P/N 740045. I have it listed at $11.75. Or you can download a free copy at http://www.smallcarplans.com/manual.pdf
These are pretty good transmissions and hold up pretty well. It should do good for you.
Let me know if you have questions. Thanks, PK.
