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Re: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil

To: Douglas Morris <dcmdcm@nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil
From: Bud Rolofson <levilevi@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:08:03 -0600
Someone on the list long ago recommended Valvoline VR1 50 wt racing  
oil for the A-type OD transmission so I switched to it and its worked  
just fine for 12 years or so.

Bud Rolofson

71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
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On Sep 30, 2010, at 3:38 PM, Douglas Morris wrote:

> What is the recommended oil for the gearcase/OD?
> My manual says 80/90 hypoid gear oil,
> but an old Britcar mechanic says 30W.
> This puzzles me.
> Any comments?
>
> Doug Morris, NC '74 TR-6 CF-18xxx
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