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J Witt 09-14-2015 08:20 PM

Transmission Oil
 

I've been running 600 wt oil in the gearbox, with some moly disulfide powder added. The box is basically quiet and shifts relativly OK.

I just drained about 80% of the 600/moly mix out and replaced it with Lucas Heavy Duty oil stabilizer. With about 50 miles on it I can say the first and second gear noise level is down some and the shifting is easier and smoother.

Shifting is aided by the gears slowing down quicker, which I take to mean the oil viscosity is staying thick even when fully warmed up.

So far, I'd have to say this is a good change for my A.

John

BILL WILLIAMSON 09-14-2015 10:22 PM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

They work FINE with 140W GEAR OIL-----------------
Bill W.

1955cj5 09-14-2015 10:33 PM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

I've heard that the Lucas Heavy duty oil stabilizer helps in straight cut gears, and might just try it one of these days....it sure is easier to find than 600w...

jmeckel 09-15-2015 07:50 AM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

I have used it for sometime in my A's transmission, works great. Remember there are more ideas about what type and brand of lube to use than there is A's to put it in. It is your car do what works good for you.

J Witt 09-15-2015 07:41 PM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

Yes, I'm aware nearly everyone has an opinion about oil, weather and politics. I just mainly wanted to report on a good experience.

John

1955cj5 09-15-2015 07:47 PM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

I'm gonna try it....

BILL WILLIAMSON 09-15-2015 09:44 PM

Re: Transmission Oil
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmeckel (Post 1156903)
I have used it for sometime in my A's transmission, works great. Remember there are more ideas about what type and brand of lube to use than there is A's to put it in. It is your car do what works good for you.

Yo, Jmeckel,
"Everybody" thinks he's a "CHEMIST" & someday someone will come up with a "MIRACLE GEAR OIL FOR MODEL A'S & they will be like a SILENT SYNCHRO BOX & he will become RICH & later, we will say, "I knew thet guy whin he wuz broker'n ME!!
Whut's your favorite FANTASY?---Me, I'd like to learn to drink WHISKEY, Learn to play POKER & live in a saddle tramps' LINE SHACK & build a ramp to git on my BLACK STALLION & SHOOT LIKE Clint Eastwood & make coffee like Chester Good!----back to my movie-----------------OH, & the guy @ the livery stable, in town, will keep Vermin groomed for me:D
Bill W.


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