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jojofilo88 · 09-02-2011, 07:14 PM

Hey guys,

I have a '29 Tudor and I have a basic question for you. What types of oil are you putting in your rear end? I have a small leak at the drain plug and want to make sure it doesn't run dry. Would you recommend changing the oil ever?

Thanks,

Joe

Aerocraft · 09-02-2011, 07:20 PM

I buy my gear lubricant from Bratton's or Snyders. Originally, it was 600W. I do recommend changing it in a car that is new to you. Just to be safe, I check it and top it off on an annual basis. I do change it every 8 - 10 thousand miles. Gar Williams

CarlG · 09-02-2011, 07:22 PM

The Transmission, Steering gear, and Rear End all take 600W

Patrick L. · 09-03-2011, 05:51 AM

Yep, 600W is what most use.. This oil is appr 250 wgt.. So you may be able to get it locally..

jojofilo88 · 09-05-2011, 04:29 PM

Excellent, thanks for your help guys

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-05-2011, 05:10 PM

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To cure differential plug seepage: Wipe plug threads, smear with # 2 Permatex, install, and wipe clean. Quite normal for pipe threads to allow oil to spiral around threads and slowly seep out.

Bruce Adams · 09-05-2011, 07:24 PM

Drain the old stuff and refill with some new 600W from the vendors.
Try either Permatex # 2 which always stays soft, or teflon tape on the threads.

jojofilo88 · 09-05-2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks for your input! I was thinking of teflon taping it as well, but i'll try the Permatex if it does not work.

09-02-2011, 07:14 PM	#1
jojofilo88 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 48	Rear End Oil Hey guys, I have a '29 Tudor and I have a basic question for you. What types of oil are you putting in your rear end? I have a small leak at the drain plug and want to make sure it doesn't run dry. Would you recommend changing the oil ever? Thanks, Joe

09-02-2011, 07:20 PM	#2
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Rear End Oil I buy my gear lubricant from Bratton's or Snyders. Originally, it was 600W. I do recommend changing it in a car that is new to you. Just to be safe, I check it and top it off on an annual basis. I do change it every 8 - 10 thousand miles. Gar Williams

09-02-2011, 07:22 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,117	Re: Rear End Oil The Transmission, Steering gear, and Rear End all take 600W

09-03-2011, 05:51 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Rear End Oil Yep, 600W is what most use.. This oil is appr 250 wgt.. So you may be able to get it locally..

09-05-2011, 04:29 PM	#5
jojofilo88 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 48	Re: Rear End Oil Excellent, thanks for your help guys

09-05-2011, 05:10 PM	#6
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Diff. Plug seepage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) To cure differential plug seepage: Wipe plug threads, smear with # 2 Permatex, install, and wipe clean. Quite normal for pipe threads to allow oil to spiral around threads and slowly seep out. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

09-05-2011, 07:24 PM	#7
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Rear End Oil Drain the old stuff and refill with some new 600W from the vendors. Try either Permatex # 2 which always stays soft, or teflon tape on the threads.

09-05-2011, 08:45 PM	#8
jojofilo88 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 48	Re: Rear End Oil Thanks for your input! I was thinking of teflon taping it as well, but i'll try the Permatex if it does not work.