But GL5 has a lot of additives that are not suitable to the clutch of the
overdrive. GL5 is used in heavy duty rear axles and LSD's. I use GL5 only in
my rear axle.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>
To: "Jerry Barr" <jerrybarr@charter.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:06 PM
Subject: Re: Transmission Oils
> I would recommend a part synthetic to GL5, usually these are 75w-90. The
> gear oil in an overdrive car is doing a huge amount of work and should be
as
> good as you can get.
> John Kipping
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Barr" <jerrybarr@charter.net>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 10:40 AM
> Subject: Transmission Oils
>
>
> > Hello Group,
> >
> > I am installing a new transmission with a J type overdrive in my GT6 and
> > am STILL confused about what type of lubricant to use in the
> > transmission/overdrive unit. My Standard Triumph factory manual said I
> > should use 80w-90 GL4 gear lube but I have heard lots of different
> > recommendations. I use 40w oil in my TR3 and 20w- 50 in the non
> > overdrive transmission now in the GT6 with good success. Does this
> > esteemed group have any recommendations?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jerry Barr
> >
> >
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