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Old 05-07-2010, 09:14 AM   #1
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Getting ready to oil up the roadster chassis...what weight oil is recommended for a 40's era rear end and tranny? What about an F-1 steering box?
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Old 05-07-2010, 09:40 AM   #2
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Any modern 80w/90w gear grease is adequate for these old gear sets.
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Getting ready to oil up the roadster chassis...what weight oil is recommended for a 40's era rear end and tranny? What about an F-1 steering box?

I've been running Castrol 85-140. Just had a tear down to repair worn hub races and it looked like new inside. Just refilled it with valvoline 85-140
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:17 AM   #4
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I have had valvline synthetic 80/140 and am real impressed..I ran it 1000 miles and opened it back up..no visual issues..and no stanky 90 w stench
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:54 PM   #5
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Thanks guys!
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Stench? The pleasing odor is half the point! LOL
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Old 05-08-2010, 08:42 AM   #7
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yeah ross,my wife seems to think so also!LOL
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