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Dave Young · 10-21-2017, 06:26 AM

Thanks, all ... some good and interesting information for this newbie. I’ll hit the road again today and see what I can come up with.

I get the impression that the real 600w oil isn’t necessarily the best, anyway, and perhaps
not worth the trouble of trying to find it.

Thanks, again. Cheers, Dave

thespoiler · 10-21-2017, 09:02 AM

After much searching here is what I found...quick shipping as well
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thespoiler · 10-21-2017, 09:12 AM

That appears to be SAE 140 gear oil, not 250 which is the modern 600 Wt....I bought a gal of SAE 140 from Amazon for $25 or so and free prime shipping

1931 flamingo · 10-21-2017, 02:51 PM

Penn-Rite steering box lube.............................NO leakee
Paul in CT

160B · 10-21-2017, 03:47 PM

I use John Deere Cornhead grease, works GREAT!!

Bob Bidonde · 10-22-2017, 07:01 AM

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Fill with grease first to seal the leak paths, leave enough room in the steering box for some liquid and pour in the oil of your choice. If you omit the grease, your garage floor and driveway will be well lubricated.

Dino's A · 10-22-2017, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

STP is not a lubricant, just an additive. 600W is old-school, I use modern oils because they are better! I use 140. If the box is a leaker, I use 140 mixed with graphite chassis grease.

Oh yes it is a lubricate. It also contains zddp that is lacking in modern oils.

Tony Hillyard · 10-22-2017, 09:46 AM

I had problems here in France buying 600W for my Model A transmission. In desperation I emailed Castrol Oil Co. They came back with the modern equivalent to 600W is their D140.

old31 · 10-23-2017, 10:15 AM

I used to use JD cornhead and switched to Penn-rite. I like it better, less gooey less of a mess.

iverson · 10-23-2017, 06:20 PM

I filled our 28 with j.d. corn head grease a few months ago steers the same as 600w but no leaks!

rosenkranswa · 10-24-2017, 09:42 AM

I started using cornhead grease which seems to work very well, 600W wasn't staying in the box. I have a question though - how many pumps of a grease gun to use? I basically pumped it in until my hand got tired, maybe 20 strokes.

iverson · 10-24-2017, 11:23 AM

What I did was take out one of the bolts and pumped the corn head grease in until it pushed out the old 600w

10-21-2017, 06:26 AM	#21
Dave Young Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Womelsdorf, PA Posts: 47	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... Thanks, all ... some good and interesting information for this newbie. I’ll hit the road again today and see what I can come up with. I get the impression that the real 600w oil isn’t necessarily the best, anyway, and perhaps not worth the trouble of trying to find it. Thanks, again. Cheers, Dave

10-21-2017, 09:02 AM	#22
thespoiler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 24	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... After much searching here is what I found...quick shipping as well IMG_1426.jpg __________________ "Half the people you meet are below average".

10-21-2017, 09:12 AM	#23
thespoiler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 24	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... That appears to be SAE 140 gear oil, not 250 which is the modern 600 Wt....I bought a gal of SAE 140 from Amazon for $25 or so and free prime shipping __________________ "Half the people you meet are below average".

10-21-2017, 02:51 PM	#24
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... Penn-Rite steering box lube.............................NO leakee Paul in CT

10-21-2017, 03:47 PM	#25
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... I use John Deere Cornhead grease, works GREAT!! __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

10-22-2017, 07:01 AM	#26
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fill with grease first to seal the leak paths, leave enough room in the steering box for some liquid and pour in the oil of your choice. If you omit the grease, your garage floor and driveway will be well lubricated. __________________ Bob Bidonde

10-22-2017, 09:46 AM	#28
Tony Hillyard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pleines Oeuvres, Normandy, France Posts: 194	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... I had problems here in France buying 600W for my Model A transmission. In desperation I emailed Castrol Oil Co. They came back with the modern equivalent to 600W is their D140.

10-23-2017, 10:15 AM	#29
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,101	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... I used to use JD cornhead and switched to Penn-rite. I like it better, less gooey less of a mess.

10-23-2017, 06:20 PM	#30
iverson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: freeport il Posts: 316	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... I filled our 28 with j.d. corn head grease a few months ago steers the same as 600w but no leaks!

10-24-2017, 09:42 AM	#31
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... I started using cornhead grease which seems to work very well, 600W wasn't staying in the box. I have a question though - how many pumps of a grease gun to use? I basically pumped it in until my hand got tired, maybe 20 strokes. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

10-24-2017, 11:23 AM	#32
iverson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: freeport il Posts: 316	Re: 600w Oil or STP for Steering Box ... What I did was take out one of the bolts and pumped the corn head grease in until it pushed out the old 600w