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10-18-2021, 08:18 PM | #1 |
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Banjo oil recommendation
I have a 40 ford banjo rear that i just drained. Im wondering what oil is best to use today?
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10-18-2021, 08:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Banjo oil recommendation
Sta-Lube SAE 140
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10-18-2021, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Banjo oil recommendation
The OEM recommends 140W for warmer climates and 90W for colder climates. Modern gear oil it’s multi weight. I’ve been using 85w-140W for many years with no issues. I also use 75w-90W in my transmission and it seams to shift better on cold days.
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10-18-2021, 09:20 PM | #4 |
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I use Stalube GL-140 in my 40 differential and transmission. It's on the shelf at O'Reilly's for $19.99 which is a great price considering other stores get $46. Buy 2 gallons as I am sure the price will be going up with inflation the way it is today. I used to use 600W gear oil from BOB DRAKE but changed after reading this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73472 https://bobdrake.com/products/univer...UaArb9EALw_wcB. https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/c...ear+oil+-+140w Here's some good info. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...earend.133327/ Some folks might use GL-5 in the banjo but it has additives that corrode brass. That's why I use GL-140 in both diff and transmission. Easy to remember. Read this: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...9484&showall=1 Make a little tag and JB Weld it on your rear end and transmission as a reminder. Also make a tag for the gear ratio. For instance 9/34 for 3:78. Very unobtrusive and helpful. Make a little tag for your steering box also and secure it using a wire tie. Hope this info. helps. Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-18-2021 at 09:58 PM. |
10-18-2021, 09:30 PM | #5 |
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GL 1 to 4 only! doping can be multi weight but no GL5
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10-19-2021, 12:58 AM | #6 |
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I know that is why you don't put GL-5 in a gearbox with brass synchro rings. I have been using Redline products (GL-4 MT for trans, GL-5 for differentials) with no problems. |
10-19-2021, 06:00 AM | #7 |
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Recommended lube for a rolling sector (F1) steering box?
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10-19-2021, 06:13 AM | #8 |
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Cornhead grease #0, available at any color implement dealer, if corn is grown in the area (psst it doesn't have to say John Deere) or cotton picker spindle grease #00., cheap at tractor supply.
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10-19-2021, 07:13 AM | #9 |
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deuce roadster; I don't think there are any brass parts inside a normal 1940 banjo.
I don't know about Columbia rear components so can't comment on that. I just figure its safe to use GL-4 in both. |
10-19-2021, 07:21 AM | #10 |
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I use GL4 in my guitar. I don't have a banjo. Not enough strings.
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10-19-2021, 09:45 AM | #11 |
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I have moderately cold winters but like others here, I use GL-140 year round. I also use same in my BW overdrive unit. In transmission I use the lower viscosity 90 to improve shifting. I buy my stuff at Amazon and get free shipping and good prices.
Steering Box Lubricant: Based on older posts on this forum, have good results (less leaking) with "Penrite" Steering Box Lube 500ML (was 29.55) from Restoration Supply, Escondido CA (800) 306-7008; RestorationStuff.com ............. hope they are still in business. Last edited by Drbrown; 10-19-2021 at 09:53 AM. |
10-19-2021, 10:45 AM | #12 |
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True 19Fordy, will work in both. I believe the GL-5 has more extreme pressure additives then the GL-4. Probably the additive that eats brass. Thanks for the clarification.
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Here's a very informative post about GL-4 and GL-5 and brass initiated by Lawson in 2017. I think it answers lots of questions. https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...9484&showall=1 Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-19-2021 at 11:15 AM. |
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10-19-2021, 03:40 PM | #14 |
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Yes the Columbia has brass parts and the reason I use GL-4 and like 19Fordy, bought it at a good price from O'Reilley's.
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10-20-2021, 12:26 AM | #15 |
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Glennpm, I only saw 1 brass part in each of my Columbias. Was a thin brass disk with 3 oblong slots. Were there others? I have 1940 units. I use the GL-5 in my 3 non Columbia Fords- 33 phaeton, 32 roadster and 32 5w.
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10-20-2021, 08:40 AM | #16 |
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Yes Deuce there are five parts total, the one you can see in the picture above and four that go over the spider ends.
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10-20-2021, 09:21 PM | #17 |
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Glenn, Thanks, I had forgotten about those behind the spiders. The one I did remember however kept me from using the GL-5 in them. I only use it in my standard banjos.
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10-20-2021, 09:38 PM | #18 |
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mostly GL4 or below is because most people only need to keep up with one bottle of trans/rear lube--if you made a mistake and put GL5 in your columbia what would this small mistake cost you?
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10-21-2021, 07:10 AM | #19 |
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You're welcome Deuce and yes it could be a very costly mistake Alan!
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