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Old 02-12-2021, 11:44 AM   #6
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Why Grease should not be used in a Steering Gearbox

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Originally Posted by Ruth View Post
Brent, I am not disputing what you write I just have a question. Did Ford really use 600 wt. oil and what you refer to using in your steering box or was it more like what the vendors today call 600W which I have been led to believe is closer to SAE 140-250 wt. oil according to this chart?

Also what “scale” was used for the 600wt. oil?

Gets kinda confusing.






600W is a designation not the weight. The chart shows this as about 150 weight.

I've used both 140 and 250 weights and don't notice much difference.
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