11-01-2017, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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GL 4 Vs GL5
I rebuilt the transmission in my 1950 Ford F1 floor shift. I put in the remains of 2 containers of GL 4 and went to NAPA and Auto Zone to buy more GL 4 or 3. Neither of these stores carried GL 3 or 4. Everything on the shelf was "meets GL 4 and GL 5 specifications". Since GL 5 is not "friendly" to yellow metals, is the new label mean that now GL 5 is friendly to yellow metals or is it the same ole same ole that should not be put in contact with yellow metals. Where do I find a replacement for the GlL 3 and 4 gear oil?
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11-01-2017, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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"meets GL 4 and GL 5 specifications" refers to lubrication specifications and says nothing about yellow metal compatibility. Now, some GL 5 gear oils claim to be yellow metal compatible. I wouldn't go by that, but some folks do! GL 4 is around, just have to find it.
Here are some available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_54avj9qvto_b Here are the Castrol, Sta Lube & Valvoline versions. Last edited by JSeery; 11-01-2017 at 05:35 PM. |
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11-01-2017, 05:26 PM | #3 |
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If you have a couple of days, Amazon.com has it readily available at a good price.
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11-01-2017, 05:30 PM | #4 |
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In hot FL weather I use this.
https://www.ebay.com/i/202082145978?chn=ps&dispItem=1 85-90W is good up north. https://www.amazon.com/Sta-Lube-SL24.../dp/B000M8RYMC |
11-01-2017, 06:49 PM | #5 |
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Re: GL 4 Vs GL5
I have some GL4 in SAE140. It gets below freezing in winter and up to 100 in summer. I doubt I will be driving an open roadster at anything below 40F. Should it go in the transmission or the rear end.
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11-01-2017, 09:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: GL 4 Vs GL5
to answer your question yes--it is good for transmissions, except in very cold weather. I live in upstate sc and run it all year. a little stiff shifting for a bout 2 miles in winter then OK
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11-01-2017, 09:47 PM | #9 |
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Hi all: the local , Oregon, NAPA's carry GL-4 newc
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11-01-2017, 09:50 PM | #10 |
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If you have any tractor stores around they have GL1,3 and 4. I used to buy 5gal pails of GL1 for my Ford 8n.
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11-01-2017, 10:12 PM | #11 |
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It's somewhat depends on what you like. The different viscosities of gear oil is not a damage issue of the gears, it depends on how you like the driving characteristics. Unless you are wanting to change the gear lube with temperature change, I would suggest a multi-viscosity. Something like 90w-140, or whatever is available. Original Ford specifications were something like SAE 140 Summer & SAE 90 Winter.
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11-02-2017, 07:31 AM | #12 |
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I use STALUBE GL4 140W in both rear and trans of 40 Ford. JB Welded a tag on transmission and rear to remind me. Also "tagged" gear ratio. Coat tags with clear nail polish from Dollar Store before installing.
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11-02-2017, 08:08 AM | #14 |
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NAPA has Valvoline MTF (manual transmission fluid) and has the letters MTF on the label. also Grainier has it too
https://www.grainger.com/product/VALVOLINE-Transmission-Fluid-46KK52?breadcrumbCatId=27834&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/46KK52_AS01?$smthumb$[IMG]MTF[/IMG] |
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