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02-13-2011, 12:21 AM | #1 |
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Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
Can you recommenda brand and type of lubricant to use in rear ends and transmissions that can be purchased in 5 gallon containers??
We use a bit in our garage working on Model A's. Thanks!! Bob
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02-13-2011, 01:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
Mobil 600W, Granger sells it.
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02-13-2011, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
On the Mobile site they list the oils, ans uses, what is listed as 600W is steam cyl oil, and also has worm drives with bronze gears as a use.
Then there is the 600 series of lubes, they are listed for spur gears, and bevel gears. I got a bucket of 636 about 5 years ago --but never learned how much it cost, I was talking to a customer where I work, he sent it to me as a tip. Mobile seems to have discontinued the regular 636, now it is synthetic (more$) --their whole 600 series has changed. Perhaps a warehouse has an old pail they want to sell cheap. Do a search, there is also Lubriplate brand, and others with compatable oils, look in the websites industrial gear oil section ---or try your local oil supply company |
02-13-2011, 11:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
You can also check out your farm tractor garages and suppliers . The older tractors also used a 600 W oil.
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02-14-2011, 04:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
I buy Chevron 680 in 5 gallon pails.
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02-14-2011, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
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All the oil companies make steam cylinder oil. Straight 240w gear oil also works well. |
02-14-2011, 07:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: Lubrication question for rear end- transmission
The 600 in 600W oil doesn't really compare to the SAE grading system. The steam cylinder oil was developed in the 19th century for use with heavy industrial steam powered equipment and locomotives where water is nearly always present in steam spray or condensation. It compares somewhat to SAE 140 but may be closer to the new SAE 190 grade lubricant.
The gear lubricants always had a different grading system than motor oils. Aviation 100 grade SAE 50 oil is the exact same viscosity as SAE 90 gear lube and can be used where an SAE 90 GL-1 specification is needed. My local Purvis Bearing shop handles the Lubriplate SPO series GL-1 lubricants in all SAE grades up to 250 but Lubriplate uses there own numbering system. SPO-277 is same as SAE 140, SPO-288 is same as SAE 190, and SPO-299 is the same as SAE 250. All are GL-1 spec for older transmissions with yellow metal bushings inside. You should be able to get it is 5 gallon containers. Kerby |
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