>Larry Macy wrote:
>> I am planning on changing the lubricant in the tranny of my 78 Midget. As
>> I recall the consensus of opinion (if there is such a thing on the list)
>> was to go with 20w50 engine oil. Now the MG Manual (factory issue) says
>> 90wt for any driving where the temp is above 10F.
>>
>> Thoughts??
>>
>> I need to pull and rebuild (bad synchros) but I want to get a few more
>> weeks of driving before the weather goes cold.
>>
>> Larry Macy
>> 78 Midget
>
>According to my manual......The 1500 Midget has a 'Triumph' engine and (
>Marina) gearbox. This gearbox uses 1.75 pints ( UK pints) of EP 90 gear
>oil. The earlier BMC gearbox fitted to the 'A' series Midgets uses
>engine oil, 2.25 pints of 20/50. If you use ordinary engine oil in a
>gearbox that has gear teeth cut so they require EP ( extreme pressure)
>oil, you will ruin it very quickly. Neil
Ooops! Sorry Larry - I missed the part about it being a Midget. I stand
corrected. But the 20W50 still makes for good cat repellant. :)
Rich
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