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Re: Time to put the engine/tranny in the "A"

To: "Eric R. Stephen" <bk996@freenet.carleton.ca>
Subject: Re: Time to put the engine/tranny in the "A"
From: Arthur Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 1997 19:32:30 -0400 (EDT)
        No use 20w 50 in the tranny also.
...Art

On Sun, 21 Sep 1997, Eric R. Stephen wrote:

> ***********************************
> Hello all!
> 
> Well the engine and tranny arrive tomorrow.  As you may recall, there was
> a clutch problem (toast).  While out, it was obvious that the transmission
> should also be rebuilt (~116,000 mi.).  Every gasket and seal that could
> be replaced was replaced.  Also had the engine degreased and painted up. 
> While out I also scraped and scoured the engine compartment (castrol
> Superclean) and repainted.
> 
> The original manual suggested 10W30 engine oil for the tranny.  Is this still
> the recommended lubricant?  I'm running Castrol 20W50 in the engine.  Still
> waiting on some parts from Moss for the clutch slave cylinder rebuild.  Hope 
>they
> arrive soon as I would really like to get the A out for a few more trips
> before the snow starts to fly!
> 
> The friend who has been helping me with this is due back from British
> Invasion VII, (Stowe, VT) and I'm looking forward to the trip report. 
> Thanks to all who have replied to my pleas for help.  For a newbie, it
> made the opportunity quite a bit easier.  Sometimes you just need a monitor
> to lean on.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> --
>          ' ' '          Great is the truth and mighty above all things;
>       (  o   o )        It endureth and is always strong;
> <---ooO---(_)---Ooo---> It liveth and conquereth for ever more;
> ......Eric              The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel. 
> 


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