Rich Mason wrote:
Sorry Richard, I just read this after I posted my last comment on ALL
MG's.........you obviously spotted your 'error'.
Neil
>
> >Larry Macy wrote:
>
> >> I am planning on changing the lubricant in the tranny of my 78 Midget. As
> >> I recall the consensus of opinion (if there is such a thing on the list)
> >> was to go with 20w50 engine oil. Now the MG Manual (factory issue) says
> >> 90wt for any driving where the temp is above 10F.
> >>
> >> Thoughts??
> >>
> >> I need to pull and rebuild (bad synchros) but I want to get a few more
> >> weeks of driving before the weather goes cold.
> >>
> >> Larry Macy
> >> 78 Midget
>
> >
> >According to my manual......The 1500 Midget has a 'Triumph' engine and (
> >Marina) gearbox. This gearbox uses 1.75 pints ( UK pints) of EP 90 gear
> >oil. The earlier BMC gearbox fitted to the 'A' series Midgets uses
> >engine oil, 2.25 pints of 20/50. If you use ordinary engine oil in a
> >gearbox that has gear teeth cut so they require EP ( extreme pressure)
> >oil, you will ruin it very quickly. Neil
>
> Ooops! Sorry Larry - I missed the part about it being a Midget. I stand
> corrected. But the 20W50 still makes for good cat repellant. :)
>
> Rich
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