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Re: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil

To: Douglas Morris <dcmdcm@nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil
From: William McIntire <william.mcintire@wright.edu>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:59:58 -0400
FWIW mine has had 80/90 W  in it for the last 40 years. Type 'A' OD. Neither it 
or the trans have ever been apart, still work as intended. ... Well, one of the 
lockout switches is getting a little tired, oops?

Bill
'70  6   Original owner

----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Morris <dcmdcm@nc.rr.com>
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:38 pm
Subject: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil
To: 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>

> 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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