Bert Ball Spline care and feeding

[hpmaster]

Running a Bert ball spline for the first time this year any good WRITTEN directions on care and fluids?

[C10]

Nothing written, but be sure to use the fluid Bert says to use. Also, change it about every 4 weekends. NEVER load your car with the trans, always use a winch and watch how much you slip it to get moving. Keep the ball spline CLEAN and well greased, I always hit ours with grease every week when its on the scales, and inspect the ball spline seal at the same time. We have 3 years on this rebuild and the buttons are still well above the wear out and will run it all this season as well.

[WheelchairWarrior]

We have used Ball Splines for many years now. We have ALWAYS used type F automatic transmission fluid in them. We have never used grease on the splines, as it will hold on to dirt and dust. We do occasionally spray it with a silicone lube. We change the fluid every 3 features. We have NEVER had a failure other than a busted tail housing due to a wreck. Like the previous member said. Do not use it to load the car. Try to avoid going up a large bank or hill from a dead stop.

[C10]

Correct, you dont place grease on the outside of the splines, there is a zerk right above on the tail shaft is what I was getting at.