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Old 09-04-2015, 07:51 PM   #1
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Default 140 wt G-4

I ordered some 140 wt for my trans and rear end. What came was G-4 140. My question is will G-4 be hard on yellow brass.

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Old 09-04-2015, 09:26 PM   #2
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GL4? Who makes it? Sounds like a mild EP you should be fine.
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Old 09-04-2015, 09:36 PM   #3
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GL-4 is fine
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Old 09-04-2015, 10:31 PM   #4
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Yep , your ok !
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Old 09-05-2015, 12:08 AM   #5
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My local NAPA can order in Staylub 140 G4 by the quart or gallon.
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Old 09-05-2015, 04:51 AM   #6
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Old 09-05-2015, 11:21 AM   #7
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G4 should be OK to use in brass syncro trans. It's the G5 that is too slippery and wipes out brass in time.
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Old 09-05-2015, 02:09 PM   #8
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Keystone 34 3W- I always read that gl5 was compatible with brass. Are you saying that it isn't? Stan
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Old 09-05-2015, 08:20 PM   #9
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Some GL5 suppliers claim to be yellow metal compatible, but in general they are not. I'm not sure I would trust the compatible claims, I would go with the GL4. It meets the requirements without the risk.
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If the GL-5 claims compatibility with MT-1 (manual transmissions), it's a safe bet.

There are two things required for the fluid to "eat" copper-bearing metals: high temperatures (mid-200's) and active sulfate formulation. Even with incompatible fluid, I doubt many old Ford trannies get up into the mid-200's. The problems with eating copper were mostly in big trucks, like Cummins-powered Dodges pulling 5th wheels.
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Old 09-05-2015, 09:47 PM   #11
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Stan, I have been rebuilding trans for over 30 years now, my shop and the competitor shops in my area do not offer any warranty on our rebuilds if the customer uses fluids other that GL4 in olders brass blocker-ring transmissions especially in muscle cars. I had a hard time sourcing GL4 in Canada so I get it imported from the US.
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The acidic additives in GL-5 Hypoid lubricants actually eat into the wear faces of the gears in order to provide the extra pressure capability. The sulfuric acid will eat away at softer metals and can cause free wheeling clutches to slip in the Borg Warner electric overdrives. GL-4 superseded the GL-3 mild EP many years ago. GL-4 is considered to be yellow metal safe since it is a mild EP with less acidic additives. Some brand names claim that they can now provide high EP without the acidic qualities but they won't tell folks how they formulated their High EP so I tend to err on the side of caution.
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Old 09-05-2015, 11:04 PM   #14
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Another explanation with no additive information. I just don't see how an inactive sulfate with bite onto the face of a gear tooth. It would be safe as a GL-4 if it is rated as a GL-4. They just will not explain how an inactive sulphate works or even what its chemical composition is. I'll believe it when they show the stuff for what it really is and how it works.

Here is one explanation: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/...in-lubrication
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Old 09-06-2015, 07:25 AM   #15
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Keystone 34 3W- Went thru my notebook and realized it was GL4 that is recommended. Had a Senior moment. GL4 is what I used in my tranny. Thanks Stan.
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I did pick up a gallon of GL-4 140 wt at the auto parts store. They had to order it in. That is what I will put in my trans. I also have on the shelf a gallon of GL-4 90 wt.

Now for the rear end and steering gear I was thinking of using the 90 wt. Any concerns there?

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Some folks like to use the John Deere corn head grease for the steering gears due to problems with seal leakage. Originally, SAE 90 was the recommended lube but a bad seal will mark a spot. A new seal should hold it OK. Many of the steering gears have a phosphor bronze bushing inside so they can be affected by GL-5 lubricants. GL-4 or GL-1 rated lubricants would be OK.

Rear axles have no yellow metal in them and can use any gear lube you want to use as long as they meet the recommended SAE rating for viscosity.
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Old 09-06-2015, 09:32 AM   #18
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Is there a lubrication chart on line for early V-8's

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Old 09-06-2015, 10:05 AM   #19
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Is there a lubrication chart on line for early V-8's

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They have been posted on here before, Henry has posted a lube chart.
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