08-28-2014, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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S.t.p.
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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08-28-2014, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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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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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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08-28-2014, 10:32 PM | #5 |
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I have used straight STP in a steering gear with good results.
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08-28-2014, 10:41 PM | #6 |
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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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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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08-29-2014, 05:44 AM | #9 |
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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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It will depend on how severe the leak. STP will eventually leak out if the void is large enough.
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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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08-29-2014, 07:24 PM | #13 |
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PenRite is the way to go.
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08-29-2014, 08:09 PM | #14 |
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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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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?
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Sticks To Pistons "LOL"
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Shut The Piehole
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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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