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Re: [TR] TR3 gearbox oil leak

Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 gearbox oil leak
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 20:49:39 -0500
Cc: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 7:38 PM, Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com> wrote:
> The testing done by the guy whose name I can't recall at Quantum mechanics
> seemed to indicate that EP could lead to pressure that was too high, and
> possible failure.  On the other hand people ran it for years when it was
> recommended, and the gearboxes and overdrives seemed to have survived at a
> pretty good rate.

John Esposito (the guy you are thinking of) sent my rebuilt overdrive
with a note that said using anything other than 30 weight
non-detergent oil in the gearbox would void the warranty.  That's a
good enough reason for me to use it.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.

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