Best to use the recommended oil, 20W50 non synthetic,
Pennrite/Valvoline/Castrol/Millers/Duckhams/Comma/Kroon etc. in the
engine and if you have OverDrive also in the gearbox. In the gearbox you
can also use straight 30 oil. If you have bronze synchro-rings in the
gearbox do not use EP oil as they usually contain Cl or Ph based dopes
that may effect bronze/brass which is also present in ODs.
Never use oil with teflon in any engine or gearbox, most certainly not
in an OD or limited slip differential. Also graphite or MS in the oil is
a nono with OD and limited slip. These substances reduce the friction
necesary in synchrohubs and OD clutch.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Op 18-6-2013 4:00, gturl@sympatico.ca schreef:
> Its time for an oil change and I'm wondering what kind of engine oil would be
> most appropriate for a big Healey. I think someone once recommended 5W50
> Synthetic but I cant be sure (ie I cant find my notes!).
> While I'm on the subject, what gearbox lubricant do most people use? I
> understand I should avoid anything containing teflon for fear of interfering
> with the synchromesh.
> Thanks in advance..
> Carol and Geoff
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