[6pack] Proper gearcase oil

[William McIntire]

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 at nc.rr.com>
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:38 pm
Subject: [6pack] Proper gearcase oil
To: 6pack <6pack at 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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