Which fluid for manual 3 speed?

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  1. Bad Brad

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    Ok, this is kind of a silly question, but ill ask anyways. I was under the impression that the manual transmission would use a gear lube, like 90w. But when I pulled the engine it drained out a fair amount of what appeared to be regular tranny fluid. Which is proper and is there a drain plug?
     
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    If it's the older style top loader it should use 90w gear oil BUT if it's the newer style trans they use ATF or that type of oil
     
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    Its the stock transmission for the car. Which is a 74.
     
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    Ford three or four speed top loader transmissions require a 80-90 weight... Earlier T-5 also require 80-90W but the later World Class T-5 with fiber lined syncro cones require ATF...
     
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    Ok, thanks guys. I'll drain it and put some 80/90 in there.
     
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    gl4 is the specification you need to be looking for.
     
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