Thanks Robert & Doug ---
when I take the box out to replace the $3.95 front oil seal, I'll drop in a
fill of 50 gear oil.... planned to start today; foggy/drizzle/rain in San
Francisco, so another day I guess..
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Davis" <ken.davis@attbi.com>
To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 10:29
Subject: Oil for Gearbox and "J" Overdrive
> Hi list,
>
> was out for a spin in the lifting fog and sunshine today and stopped by a
> friend's place, he's a Volvo Mechanic. In general talking, I mentioned the
J
> O/D, and also that my 6 is sluggish/hard to shift when cold. He asked my
oil,
> a 75W/80, and said it was too thick. Told me I should use an ATF - Dexron
and
> that the J types work well with this.
>
> Can anyone confirm this? The manual I have - Bentley's IIRC, says use what
> I'm using, the 75W/80.
>
> Comments appreciated
>
>
> Ken
> So. San Francisco
> 73 '6
> 87 XJ^-SIII
> 79 Vespa Grande
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