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D.Scott · 04-02-2012, 09:06 AM

whats the best lubricant for 32 steering box, and what did the factory use? thanks for the help!

Vic Piano · 04-02-2012, 09:27 AM

I don't know what Henry put in the steering box but I use STP in all of our Cars/trucks in the steering box.

David J · 04-02-2012, 10:13 AM

Factory spec is S.A.E. 160 SUMMER & S.A.E. 90 winter . I use S.A.E. 140 moly . NOT 85W140 as it is way thinner. Many use cornhead grease & there is "00" viscosity liquid gear grease available also . Your call .

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Originally Posted by D.Scott

whats the best lubricant for 32 steering box, and what did the factory use? thanks for the help!

gmc1941 · 04-02-2012, 12:01 PM

John Deer Corn Head Grease

1931 flamingo · 04-02-2012, 12:43 PM

PennRite steering box lube, 1200W available from Restoration Supplies, Escondido, CA. Do a search on the Barn, this has been discussed many times before.

Paul in CT

Bruce Lancaster · 04-02-2012, 02:23 PM

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Factory 1932 spec for all gear oils was early grades/versions of special gear oils for spiral sliding contact type gears...like that 160, don't remember the other grade mentioned. Ford upgraded recommendations for 1932 to the normal 90 and 140 in later sevicce literature, so get your choice of those...and add the steering column tube to keep it on the inside.

04-02-2012, 09:06 AM	#1
D.Scott Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 18	best oil/grease for 32 steering box? whats the best lubricant for 32 steering box, and what did the factory use? thanks for the help!

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Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: best oil/grease for 32 steering box? I don't know what Henry put in the steering box but I use STP in all of our Cars/trucks in the steering box. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-02-2012, 12:01 PM	#4
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: best oil/grease for 32 steering box? John Deer Corn Head Grease __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

04-02-2012, 12:43 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: best oil/grease for 32 steering box? PennRite steering box lube, 1200W available from Restoration Supplies, Escondido, CA. Do a search on the Barn, this has been discussed many times before. Paul in CT

04-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: best oil/grease for 32 steering box? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Factory 1932 spec for all gear oils was early grades/versions of special gear oils for spiral sliding contact type gears...like that 160, don't remember the other grade mentioned. Ford upgraded recommendations for 1932 to the normal 90 and 140 in later sevicce literature, so get your choice of those...and add the steering column tube to keep it on the inside.