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farmerdick · 04-23-2017, 05:27 AM

What weight grease for 40` rear end? I used a 600 weight for my Model A.
Thanks.
Richard

30-9 · 04-23-2017, 05:47 AM

That will work. 600w is actually just a name and really 140w. I use it in the rear of all my classics.

rotorwrench · 04-23-2017, 08:44 AM

You can go to any auto parts store and purchase SAE 85/140 type gear oil that will work just fine. GL-5 rated lubricants won't hurt anything in a rear axle. GL-4 rated lube would be required for the transmissions though. It has several phosphor bronze bushings that can be damaged by high EP content of GL-5.

The Model A was the last Ford vehicle that used any of the old 600W steam cylinder oil. All the later cars used SAE 80 or 90 depending on seasonal temperatures. Back then the GL-1 or GL-3 would have been the ratings for EP used.

farmerdick · 04-26-2017, 04:59 AM

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Sorry for the late reply. Its nuts around the farm this spring and just about have time to take a breath. Thank you for the info.
Richard

04-23-2017, 05:27 AM	#1
farmerdick Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Readfield, Maine Posts: 349	What weight grease for rear end? What weight grease for 40` rear end? I used a 600 weight for my Model A. Thanks. Richard

04-23-2017, 05:47 AM	#2
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: What weight grease for rear end? That will work. 600w is actually just a name and really 140w. I use it in the rear of all my classics. __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

04-23-2017, 08:44 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: What weight grease for rear end? You can go to any auto parts store and purchase SAE 85/140 type gear oil that will work just fine. GL-5 rated lubricants won't hurt anything in a rear axle. GL-4 rated lube would be required for the transmissions though. It has several phosphor bronze bushings that can be damaged by high EP content of GL-5. The Model A was the last Ford vehicle that used any of the old 600W steam cylinder oil. All the later cars used SAE 80 or 90 depending on seasonal temperatures. Back then the GL-1 or GL-3 would have been the ratings for EP used.

04-26-2017, 04:59 AM	#4
farmerdick Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Readfield, Maine Posts: 349	Re: What weight grease for rear end? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry for the late reply. Its nuts around the farm this spring and just about have time to take a breath. Thank you for the info. Richard