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RE: TR 3-6

To: "'Simms, Bruce CIC'" <BSimms@cicorp.sk.ca>, <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR 3-6
From: "Jim Davis" <jdavis344@directvinternet.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:41:24 -0400
I find Dave's reply interesting. Three or four years ago I emailed
Redline from their website and explained I had a '75 TR6 with o/d and
someone replied that I should use Redline MTL. I took there advice and
have been very happy with the product. My "J" type o/d engages quickly
and firmly, better than it did with regular 80/90w gear oil. I use their
75w90NS in my diff.  

Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Simms, Bruce CIC
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 12:02 PM
To: '6pack@autox.team.net'
Subject: FW: TR 3-6

FYI, Reply from Redline tech support.   I'll likely give this a try if
it
will assist our dated and often worn trannies. 

Bruce Simms
73 with "A" Type   

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Granquist [mailto:Dave@redlineoil.com] 
Sent: October 2, 2002 5:32 PM
To: Simms, Bruce CIC
Subject: Re: TR 3-6

>The Triumph TR 3-6 series used the "A" type Laycock-Normanville 
>overdrive transmission until 1973.  At this point the "J"  type O/D 
>was introduced.   Some folks recommend a straight 30 wt 
>non-detergent oil for the "A" type application.  The O/D and tranny 
>share a common oil supply.
>
>
>
>Does Redline recommend their MTL for these overdrives, including the 
>earlier "A"?
>
>
>
>Thank You,
>
>
>
>Bruce Simms

In the Triumph transmissions I would recommend the MT-90, it would be 
close in viscosity to a straight 30 weight motor oil.
The MTL is a little lower viscosity and might not allow sufficient 
oil pressure from the overdrive pump at higher temperatures.

Regards, Dave
Red Line Oil

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