Dave, I run SAE 30 in my gearbox with no problems. You can "top it up"
through the plug in the front of the tranny tunnel on the drivers side(USA).
A long funnel will help.
Dan
----- Original Message -----
From David Dycus <david.dycus at blackbox.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 8:11 AM
Subject: gearbox oil
> I've read that using modern 20/50 oil in the gearbox is not the same as
> using circa 1967 20/50 oil, because of additives, etc. One site I looked
at
> recommends using "Castrol EP-80" (SAE 80W); any thoughts about this?
>
> My other question (and remember, I'm new to this, but trying to learn) is:
> How do you check the level of the gearbox oil? Haynes says "top up" the
> level, but uh, where do you put it in? (told you I was new to this) My
> gearbox is getting pretty noisy, so I thought it would be a good idea to
> drain and replace to specs.
>
> Thanks to all who gave great advice on my timing problems, also!
>
>
> --
> -Dave
> '67 Sprite Rustbucket
|