[Tigers] synthetic gear lube

[Steve Laifman]

Tigers,

My rebuilt Tiger MK II gearbox, the rebuilder's advice, was used with 
the Sunbeam recommended gear oil for 1,000 miles.  After this "break-in" 
we drained and refilled with Mobil 1 GEAR OIL (not motor oil!).

After the oil change I was immediately struck with the slick, and easy 
shifting.  No loss of oil, so LONG TIME between drain and refill.

Highly recommended.  BTW: It will not "fix" a bad box.

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com



Mike Michels wrote:
> What's the general thought on synthetic gear lube in a stock toploader? I had
> mine rebuilt recently, filled with mineral based 80/90 for break in. No leaks.
> Then switched to Mobil 1  75/90 to improve shift quality when cold. But now
> the seals weep. Should I go back to mineral based 80/90?