Thank you, it's been a long time since I had an engine apart.

When the weather breaks, I'll take it in and see what;s up and get a full lube job and replace all fluids. I have the 5 speed, any problem flushing it out and replacing fluids. I saw where it was advised not to do so with the automatic as stuff would be dislodged and cause problems.

And, did anyone have an opinion on the dual battery set up? Should an aux battery be wired up to the vehicle alternator or charged off line?

Aux battery best connected using an isolator.

I doubt a manual transmission would need a flush. It's basically splash lube, with gear oil just sort of sitting there until the gears turn through it. There aren't really any passages/pumps, etc. Just a drain and refill should do.

John B.

I think I mentioned this earlier but just to be sure
--- 'do not' use GL5 gear oil in your MT.
That's the stuff sold in all the Kragen and Auto zone mass market type stores. They'll tell you it's ok to use. It's not.
Use the synthetic Redline MT 1 or Amsoil brand equivilant. NAPA carries it. You can also use GL4 80-90wt and a 1/2 once of friction modifier ( can't think of the brand, senior moment) good stuff just thicker, might make 1-2 shift slow.
I've had 2 batteries in mine for 5 years or so. Ones a Dual starting the other deep cycle . (I'm too cheap to buy an isolator or a $40 selonoid type switch). I have a 6 gauge wire running from the starting battery to the deep cycle, and the deep cycle grounded next to that battery. If I'm gonna run (my dog fan) an accessory long enough to run a battery down I just disconnect the cable between the batteries. I like the solinoid isolator switch idea that was covered on here at length on different setups and opinions on how to. I can't find it to link it , but it's on here.

edit,,Stalube brand