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Bruce_MO · 11-30-2010, 12:51 PM

I bought a bottle of the Penrite 1200W steering box lube, and I'm wondering how to get it into the box. It's more like a gel and it doesn't seem to flow much.

Can I "pump" it in with a grease gun? What technique will work? Thanks

J Franklin · 11-30-2010, 01:25 PM

A grease gun would work and maybe some careful heating might help also. If it is for your steering box it should have some flow characteristic.

JunkOSC · 11-30-2010, 01:28 PM

I just bought some. The bottle I have has a retractable funnel/hose. Just pull it out and squeeze the lube out.

Bob/Kansas City · 11-30-2010, 05:06 PM

According to the Restoration Supply company's literature the Pennrite 1200 W is recommended for steering boxes and will cure a leaking problem because of the high viscosity.

Pennrite states:
"A self-levelling, high viscosity lubricant containing non-corrosive extreme pressure additives.

Ideal for veteran and vintage steering boxes. Not recommended for rack and pinion steering."

1931 flamingo · 11-30-2010, 05:44 PM

There was a long post on this lubricant earlier this year.
Paul in CT

JD Miller · 11-30-2010, 06:32 PM

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Interesting. Folks with no experience using Penrite draw a conclusion that it is a grease. WRONG. Of course we see a lot of these type comments even when folks have no experience. Guess just feel necessary to post something!

During the thread earlier this year I purchased a bottle of the Penrite steering lube works as advertised. It clings to the steering box internals and does not leak out like 600W in steering boxes that have a tendency to leak.

As stated, pull out the nozzle and then squeeze the lube into the gear box. The nozzle fits the fill opening in the steering box perfectly. As a matter of fact the cap on the bottle is printed with the words "Pull Up" "Unscrew Cap." Can't get any clearer than that. A very good product. Does the job as advertised.

JD

pat in Santa Cruz · 11-30-2010, 07:00 PM

Squeeze it in like JD says. If you rock the worm back and forth, it will help it settle in. A couple of follow up checks to top it off might be needed. It goes in slow, but that's why it does not leak out. We've used in on many old classics with good results.

brokenspoke · 11-30-2010, 07:01 PM

Where do you buy it?

Louis · 11-30-2010, 07:04 PM

JD,
Where did you purchase the penrite steering lub?... sounds good to me.
And i agree 100% with the 1st part of your post.

Phil Brown · 11-30-2010, 07:13 PM

Who sells this stuff ?
Might just stop that drip & spot of oil on the floor that everybody has to walk through

raprice · 11-30-2010, 07:20 PM

I'm fascinated by this whole thread. Up until now, I've been using the 600W stuff sold by the Model A suppliers. It works, but I need to refill the steering box at least once a year. I called Restoration Supply for their catalog. I plan to try the Penrite 1200 stuff in my steering box and hope it works well.
Rog

Joop · 11-30-2010, 07:31 PM

I have been using it for years, clean and easy too.

http://www.restorationstuff.com/RSC26.pdf

Joop

JD Miller · 11-30-2010, 11:20 PM

Let's tie this all together.

Source for Penrite steering box lube is:

Restoration Supply Company
15182B Highland Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92025

Phone: 800-306-7008 or 760-741-4014

www.RestorationStuff.com
[email protected]

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday-Friday

Product in question is Part# LUB009 Penrite Steering Box Lube. Comes in a .5 LTR bottle. Price is $15.75 plus shipping.

They will accept phone orders. Get their catalog. You will be amazed at the high quality restoration supplies they carry.

JD

Bruce_MO · 12-01-2010, 07:14 AM

Sorry...my bottle just has a resealable pull-up cap, like those on some water bottles. There's no filler tube or means that I can see to get it into the box. And I was concerned as thick as it is, that it won't readily flow into all areas and displace the air in the box as I try to fill it.

I'll try a few things, but I do assume that it will "flow" over time and I'll need to check and top off a few times after the initial fill.

Thanks

JD Miller · 12-01-2010, 09:02 AM

Bruce.
OMG! Call Restoration Supply. All the contact information is posted above. They will explain how to extend the filler spout. I doubt they have changed the container, so there is a filler spout that is pushed down into the bottle. Once you've drained the existing steering box lube then fill with the Penrite. As a number of us have found the product will "flow" and fill the box. It's worked for us, no reason it won't work for you.

JD

Roger W Gerow · 12-01-2010, 10:34 PM

Another good product is made by John Deer. It is called "corn head" grease. Comes in a tube for use in a grease gun. My local John Deer dealer has it for $3.25 a tube. Use it in my steering gear box and also in the U joint a rear of the transmission.

MrTube · 12-01-2010, 10:36 PM

What is the reason for using this stuff over installing the modified steering box endplate with tube? That seems to fix all leak problems and allows you to run the 600W.

pat in Santa Cruz · 12-02-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTube

What is the reason for using this stuff over installing the modified steering box endplate with tube? That seems to fix all leak problems and allows you to run the 600W.

I would still replace the end plate with the modified one. Even 1200 wt will eventually get in the light switch because the original cork seal eventually fails.

The reason for using 1200 is if there is a leak from the sector shaft and bushing. They leak a little when good and a lot once they're worn. I install an o ring seal or use a modern seal when replacing the sector and bushing and then 600w works great. But a lot of folks find themselves in a situation where they do not want to rebuild the steering box yet, but it leaks all over the frame and the garage floor. The 1200 will help slow it down.

Bruce_MO · 12-02-2010, 08:01 AM

I have the extended tube and a modern seal on the sector, and it still leaks pretty badly. It's not easy to see exactly where the leak is. I have the same set-up on another A and it doesn't leak at all. I don't want to pull out the box and redo things if the Penrite lube will work.

Joop · 12-02-2010, 08:44 AM

The spout

11-30-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Steering lube- Penrite 1200W I bought a bottle of the Penrite 1200W steering box lube, and I'm wondering how to get it into the box. It's more like a gel and it doesn't seem to flow much. Can I "pump" it in with a grease gun? What technique will work? Thanks

11-30-2010, 01:25 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W A grease gun would work and maybe some careful heating might help also. If it is for your steering box it should have some flow characteristic.

11-30-2010, 01:28 PM	#3
JunkOSC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ./Eagle Rock, MO. Posts: 108	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W I just bought some. The bottle I have has a retractable funnel/hose. Just pull it out and squeeze the lube out.

11-30-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
Bob/Kansas City Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 340	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W According to the Restoration Supply company's literature the Pennrite 1200 W is recommended for steering boxes and will cure a leaking problem because of the high viscosity. Pennrite states: "A self-levelling, high viscosity lubricant containing non-corrosive extreme pressure additives. Ideal for veteran and vintage steering boxes. Not recommended for rack and pinion steering."

11-30-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W There was a long post on this lubricant earlier this year. Paul in CT

11-30-2010, 06:32 PM	#6
JD Miller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 139	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Interesting. Folks with no experience using Penrite draw a conclusion that it is a grease. WRONG. Of course we see a lot of these type comments even when folks have no experience. Guess just feel necessary to post something! During the thread earlier this year I purchased a bottle of the Penrite steering lube works as advertised. It clings to the steering box internals and does not leak out like 600W in steering boxes that have a tendency to leak. As stated, pull out the nozzle and then squeeze the lube into the gear box. The nozzle fits the fill opening in the steering box perfectly. As a matter of fact the cap on the bottle is printed with the words "Pull Up" "Unscrew Cap." Can't get any clearer than that. A very good product. Does the job as advertised. JD

11-30-2010, 07:00 PM	#7
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Squeeze it in like JD says. If you rock the worm back and forth, it will help it settle in. A couple of follow up checks to top it off might be needed. It goes in slow, but that's why it does not leak out. We've used in on many old classics with good results.

11-30-2010, 07:01 PM	#8
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 275	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Where do you buy it?

11-30-2010, 07:04 PM	#9
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W JD, Where did you purchase the penrite steering lub?... sounds good to me. And i agree 100% with the 1st part of your post.

11-30-2010, 07:13 PM	#10
Phil Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee Calif. Posts: 506	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Who sells this stuff ? Might just stop that drip & spot of oil on the floor that everybody has to walk through

11-30-2010, 07:20 PM	#11
raprice Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elwood, NY Posts: 299	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W I'm fascinated by this whole thread. Up until now, I've been using the 600W stuff sold by the Model A suppliers. It works, but I need to refill the steering box at least once a year. I called Restoration Supply for their catalog. I plan to try the Penrite 1200 stuff in my steering box and hope it works well. Rog

11-30-2010, 07:31 PM	#12
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,950	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W I have been using it for years, clean and easy too. http://www.restorationstuff.com/RSC26.pdf Joop

11-30-2010, 11:20 PM	#13
JD Miller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 139	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Let's tie this all together. Source for Penrite steering box lube is: Restoration Supply Company 15182B Highland Valley Road Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 800-306-7008 or 760-741-4014 www.RestorationStuff.com [email protected] Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday-Friday Product in question is Part# LUB009 Penrite Steering Box Lube. Comes in a .5 LTR bottle. Price is $15.75 plus shipping. They will accept phone orders. Get their catalog. You will be amazed at the high quality restoration supplies they carry. JD

12-01-2010, 07:14 AM	#14
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Sorry...my bottle just has a resealable pull-up cap, like those on some water bottles. There's no filler tube or means that I can see to get it into the box. And I was concerned as thick as it is, that it won't readily flow into all areas and displace the air in the box as I try to fill it. I'll try a few things, but I do assume that it will "flow" over time and I'll need to check and top off a few times after the initial fill. Thanks

12-01-2010, 09:02 AM	#15
JD Miller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 139	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Bruce. OMG! Call Restoration Supply. All the contact information is posted above. They will explain how to extend the filler spout. I doubt they have changed the container, so there is a filler spout that is pushed down into the bottle. Once you've drained the existing steering box lube then fill with the Penrite. As a number of us have found the product will "flow" and fill the box. It's worked for us, no reason it won't work for you. JD

12-01-2010, 10:34 PM	#16
Roger W Gerow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington Posts: 182	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W Another good product is made by John Deer. It is called "corn head" grease. Comes in a tube for use in a grease gun. My local John Deer dealer has it for $3.25 a tube. Use it in my steering gear box and also in the U joint a rear of the transmission.

12-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#17
MrTube Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,471	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W What is the reason for using this stuff over installing the modified steering box endplate with tube? That seems to fix all leak problems and allows you to run the 600W.

12-02-2010, 08:01 AM	#19
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: Steering lube- Penrite 1200W I have the extended tube and a modern seal on the sector, and it still leaks pretty badly. It's not easy to see exactly where the leak is. I have the same set-up on another A and it doesn't leak at all. I don't want to pull out the box and redo things if the Penrite lube will work.