gear box oil

[canadian]

would there be a modern substitute oil for gear box available? seems here in Canada 600 weight is non existent , vendors will not ship to Canada.tried several tractor supply houses to no avail.

[Patrick L.]

600W is about a 250 weight. I've used 140 with no problems especially in cooler weather.

[canadian]

Thanks Patrick, cool weather? we are just opposite waiting for our 2 weeks of summer with highs of 20 C..... first time for me with a Model A, always cold so something that sticks to and lubricates gear train is what i need , but be able to shift reasonably smooth, not like trying to mix concrete . i will check around and take a look into your suggestions.

[George Miller]

I have been using 80-140 for years. Before that just plane 90w. The sport coupe has 25,000 miles with 80-140w.

[C26Pinelake]

i also live in Canada and I buy 600 at the TSC store. Also Carquest will order it in for you. Wayne

[Kurt in NJ]

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Try industrial lubricant---machinery supply houses
what is called 600w now is steam cylinder oil---for steam and worm gears
the 600 series of gear lubes---for spur and bevel gears is what you want, I have Shell Omola 680, but perhaps you want the next thinner because of your temps

regular automotive gear oils will protect the gears----quite possible 140 weight could be good

[jm29henry]

If you read any old model a news the former tech adviser Rodger Coffmen use to suggested and always used straight STP . This must be available to you in Canada.

[duke36]

Lubriplate Company is one supplier with many grades such as SPO288, etc. Try their website for distributors and products.

[Terry, NJ]

Or try 1/2 STP and 1/2 lucas Oil Stabilyser. (sp) I don't like pure, 100% STP, but it works. This concoction shouldn't leak out. Is thick enough to slow the gears down for shifting. and has superior lubricating properties.
Terry

[Beater]

George in Edmonton has it. so does the fella in medicine hat alberta I just got some

[Dick M]

I use either Chevron 680 or Mobil 680 gear oil in both my transmission and differential. It is certainly heavy enough to slow the gears in the transmission when coming to a stop. It is also an excellent lubricant. Purchase a five gallon pail and you will be stocked with oil for years to come. You will most likely have to go to a wholesale supplier for this product.

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

Or try 1/2 STP and 1/2 lucas Oil Stabilyser. (sp) I don't like pure, 100% STP, but it works. This concoction shouldn't leak out. Is thick enough to slow the gears down for shifting. and has superior lubricating properties.
Terry

I use 1/2 Lucas oil stabilizer and 1/2 Lucas heavy duty gear oil.

[canadian]

i thank you all for your expertise, i least i have some numbers to search out. thanks

[ian Simpson]

Originally Posted by canadian

would there be a modern substitute oil for gear box available? seems here in Canada 600 weight is non existent , vendors will not ship to Canada.tried several tractor supply houses to no avail.

I get mine from George Moir, Stoney Plain, Alberta. Phone: 780-963-7334.

[Bruce Adams]

This has been around the block a few times and the consensus includes
TEXACO Meropa 680,
SHELL Omala 680,
MOBILE Mobilgear 600 XP, and
AMSOIL ISO 460 =SAE 139

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Try industrial lubricant---machinery supply houses
what is called 600w now is steam cylinder oil---for steam and worm gears
the 600 series of gear lubes---for spur and bevel gears is what you want, I have Shell Omola 680, but perhaps you want the next thinner because of your temps

Not just now, but it has always been that that way.