I just installed an O/D in a TR3 that was purchased from a guy that rebuilds
them as a business. His advice is to use 40 WT non-detergent oil in all TR
overdrives. His contention is that the plastic gears in the O/D cannot push
around the heavier (80/90) oil forever without breaking. Non-detergent is
recommended to keep the oil from foaming.
The source of this information is:
John Esposito
Quantum Mechanics, LTD.
505 Wheeler RD
Monroe, CT 06468
E-mail: quantumechan@earthlink.net
John Phillips, Claremore, OK
Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club
76 TR6 CF51655 74 TR6 CF 15694
89 XJS Convertible
http://www.greencountrytriumphs.com/
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:02:28 -0800
From: "Ben Burnweit" <a1972tr6@hotmail.com>
Subject: Proper oil for O/D?
Hi Listers,
I was reading the Oct'97 BritishCar Magazine (pg 47) this morning about
oils. They said British-Leyland (in the early '70s), mistakenly told owners
to use gearoil 90 in the tranny even with overdrive. But the article didn't
say what should be used in the 1972 gearbox with Type-A overdrive.
Can somebody tell me what to use? Is 20w-50 engine oil OK?
Thanks in Advance!
Ben Burnweit
'72 TR-6 (cc76079L)
San Marcos, CA
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