I use 20/50 Valvoline Racing oil as it has the requisite ZDDT, and straight 30
in the tranny fitted with OD. Both available at the local auto store.
Greg
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On Jun 18, 2013, at 4:20 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
> Best to use the recommended oil, 20W50 non synthetic,
Pennrite/Valvoline/Castrol/Millers/Duckhams/Comma/Kroon etc. in the engine and
if you have OverDrive also in the gearbox. In the gearbox you can also use
straight 30 oil. If you have bronze synchro-rings in the gearbox do not use EP
oil as they usually contain Cl or Ph based dopes that may effect bronze/brass
which is also present in ODs.
> Never use oil with teflon in any engine or gearbox, most certainly not in an
OD or limited slip differential. Also graphite or MS in the oil is a nono with
OD and limited slip. These substances reduce the friction necesary in
synchrohubs and OD clutch.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Op 18-6-2013 4:00, gturl@sympatico.ca schreef:
>> Its time for an oil change and I'm wondering what kind of engine oil would
be
>> most appropriate for a big Healey. I think someone once recommended 5W50
>> Synthetic but I cant be sure (ie I cant find my notes!).
>> While I'm on the subject, what gearbox lubricant do most people use? I
>> understand I should avoid anything containing teflon for fear of
interfering
>> with the synchromesh.
>> Thanks in advance..
>> Carol and Geoff
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