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Wolfman 1
28-11-07, 08:19 PM
I am going to change the gearbox and axle oil on my 46', I think thirty odd years at least it could do with a change. I have spoken to a couple of gearbox specialists and am still none the wiser, so I thought i'd see what oils you guys use in your gearboxes/axle on your old Fords. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

rem
28-11-07, 09:33 PM
I've got 85/140 gear oil in mine. Mind you, the 'box wines a bit! I think they generally say to try and get straight 140 weight oil if possible, but you'll never find ONE answer that EVERYONE agrees on.

rem
28-11-07, 09:36 PM
Oh, and mine is a bit clunky until it all warms up a bit, although yours should have better synchros than my '37-style ones.

weemark
28-11-07, 11:58 PM
i used the same oil as andy 85/140, never had any problems, box seemed OK, no clunking etc.

Pike
29-11-07, 12:51 AM
I use straight EP140 in my axle, EP80-90 in my box and straight 50W in my engine

But thats just me :-)