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1932 Model B transmission oils Here in the U.K. I'm about to replace the lubricants in the gearbox and differential. I have read various posts about adding STP etc to lubricants but would prefer not to do that.
This old jalopy usually covers less than 50miles per annum,so any recommendations for suitable lubricants would be appreciated. Usually we tend to go for 80/90 SAE in the gearbox and 130 SAE in the differential ? |
Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils SAE 140 is usually the go in the trans and diff. But in a very cold country like the UK maybe 80/90 would work better especially in the trans to help it shift easier. Recently l changed the trans oil in my 34 and added the suggested amount of Morays additive which is similar to STP. Well it slowed the syncros down that much that l could hardly change gears. After about 5 miles when it warmed up it improved some but when i got home i drained the trans and refilled with 140 and all is good again. Regards, Kevin.
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Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils I too tried some heavy duty stabiliser in my 39 box. similar, had to wait till its warm before changing gears properly.. May have slowed the leak down a bit but overall a fail.
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Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils Thanks Koates....that really made me smile. I did say the UK and not the North Pole !
I believe our climate is not dissimilar to "down under"..... I'll see what the boys in the US have to say but think you may be right with SAE80 |
Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils I am in northwestern WI and I use SAE140 all the time in tranny , rear end , steering box and u-joint . On cold days when you are starting out do you start the vehicle and let it warm up some in neutral before you take off ? If yes your vehicle will like you and the SAE140 will not be a bother .
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Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils David,
Our pre-war Ford gearbox expert here in the UK recommends low EP SAE 140. |
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Yessir on his advice . The GL5 stuff in the 5 gallon pail is what I use . The key is if it is user friendly with the yellow metal stuff in your tranny . This stuff is touted as being OK with yellow metal . NAPA also sells a GL4 SAE140 for $16.99 @ gal . Well that is what they charged me anyway last winter . That should do it just fine and is probably what your gearbox guy is talking about . DO NOT USE the GL1 stuff in your 34 tranny or rear .
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Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils I bought some ep140 non ep stuff off of that there ebay and I've been using it in axle, trans and steering box. I'm in the UK too.
Mart. |
Re: 1932 Model B transmission oils Matt....."off that there ebay"......sure you're not in Cornwall ?
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