I have a type 9 and last night i was filling the box (i've had the engine and bow out), when i got to 1.5 litres the oil started flowing out filler hole onto the floor.

when the box was out i had a look inside and i could seen no oil, the box is supposed to hold 1.9 litres but i only got 1.5 litres in.

is there a sump / baffle in the box that would have hidden some oil so when i looked in it looked empty?

as you sit in the car and look forward i'm using the plug on the passenger side half way up the box to fill it (looks like the only filler hole on the box) or am i wrong?

do some type 9 boxes have a lot smaller oil capacities than others?

part of me says its got oil in ao dont bother while another part says its got 1.5 ltr not 1.9 ltr so worry. which part of me is correct

ditch

I'd be tempted to run it around the block and then check the level again.
You might be able to get a bit more in then.

You can also fill the box from the top with the cover off.. But as you say the drain/fill plug is at the correct oil level. You could check the oil level by taking a look thought the top cover? Any how so long as the box is level and the oil's at the drain/fill plug it's full. But as above short drive round the block then check the level/fill as required would be a good idea.

Cheers

Dan

[Edited on 7/6/12 by Bluemoon]

i have seen type 9's with different oil capacitys....
if you look on the side caseing, the filler/level hole can be drilled at different levels...
haynes lists at least 2 levels, some are below the filler hole

the gears themselves hold a lot of oil even when they are drained

dave

many thank lads, i will drive it around a bit and then try again.

at the mo my garage is flooded so my sanctuary is out of bounds.

ditch