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Old 08-28-2014, 08:33 PM   #1
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Is it S.T.P. that one uses in steering gear that is leaking??? Will S.T.P. leak, only more slowly, or will it not leak? Thanks
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Old 08-28-2014, 08:53 PM   #2
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Isn't it corn head grease?

http://www.ntractorclub.com/howtos/p...d%20Grease.pdf

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Old 08-28-2014, 09:16 PM   #3
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I use the lube for Snapper lawnmower gear box. Thats the self-propelled walk behind ones. I comes in a tube and its pretty thick.
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Old 08-28-2014, 10:27 PM   #4
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I use Penrite Steering Box Lube. It's thick and stopped my leak.
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Old 08-28-2014, 10:32 PM   #5
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I have used straight STP in a steering gear with good results.
It stopped a leak.
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Old 08-28-2014, 10:41 PM   #6
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I use track and roller grease. It is like corn head grease, we just had it already. I tried stp and it just leaked out.

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Old 08-28-2014, 11:32 PM   #7
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Default Re: S.t.p.

I use a 50/50 mix of 140Wt. gear lube and STP. Pretty much stopped the leak; I usually add about a teaspoon of the mix every 2,000 miles.
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Old 08-29-2014, 12:50 AM   #8
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140w is standard for summer temps. Some use corn grease or add MMO or STP if leaking is occurring and/or to improve operation. Maybe time to rebuild the gear box ?
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I'm using STP in some steering gear boxes and Corn Head grease in others, have had good results with both. I've got all the component to rebuild the box in our '39 CS and I think I'll fill it with Corn Head grease.
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:27 AM   #10
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It will depend on how severe the leak. STP will eventually leak out if the void is large enough.
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Old 08-29-2014, 12:52 PM   #11
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I use Penrite Steering Box Lube. It's thick and stopped my leak.


Me too

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Old 08-29-2014, 01:01 PM   #12
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I used cornhead and it still keeps my frame from rusting.. maybe I should put a Zerk fitting and try the Snapper grease....
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:24 PM   #13
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PenRite is the way to go.
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:09 PM   #14
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Default Re: S.t.p.

I was using a 50/50 mix of gear oil and STP. That mix leaked out quickly. Then I switched to straight STP and that leaked out as well. I was about ready to pull the steering box to install seals and gaskets but decided to try John Deere Corn Head Grease and see how that would work. The JDCHG has been in there for over 15,000 miles now. Just a few drips show up occasionally on the pitman arm after a long hot run. The steering actually seems to be easier as well. Youz guyz can use what you please....I'm sticking with the "corny" grease
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Old 08-29-2014, 10:12 PM   #15
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OK, so we're talking about STP and I've heard the rumors what the S and T and P stands for but what have you heard it stands for?
I'm gonna compare my rumors with your rumors. 'been courious.......

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Old 08-29-2014, 10:27 PM   #16
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Scientifically Treated Petroleum

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Old 08-29-2014, 11:06 PM   #17
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Sticks To Pistons "LOL"

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Old 08-30-2014, 02:11 AM   #18
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Old 08-30-2014, 03:48 AM   #19
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When I was a lad [a long time back], there were a lot of unplanned teenage pregnancies [many conceived in the back seat of a V8], and STP was infamously known as 'Support the Pill' True!!
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Old 08-30-2014, 06:07 AM   #20
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I use the lube for Snapper lawnmower gear box. Thats the self-propelled walk behind ones. I comes in a tube and its pretty thick.
Since it comes in a tube, it should be easier to install. Is it something that most lawn mower repair places may have?
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