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Subject: Re: [Fot] Diff lube
From: "TeriAnn J. Wakeman via Fot" <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:28:57 -0700
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On 8/14/19 12:15 PM, Brad Eells via Fot wrote:
> Running Redline MT-90 GL-4 in the Spitfire with a Detroit Locker.

I talked with a Redline rep. MT-90 is a GL-4 gearbox lube they recommend 
for the earlier gearboxes. He recommended Redline 75W90 for diffs. Check 
the Redline web site.

TeriAnn

>
> Is that good?
>
> The 43 year old stuff I poured out of it had the consistency of honey...
>
> Brad Eells
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 14, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Robert Lang via Fot <fot@autox.team.net 
>
>> Hi - if you are running a Quaife, the Redline should be okay. The 
>> only reason it would not be okay would be if you were still running 
>> the stock differential center section which has brass / bronze (aka 
>> "yellow metal") parts. The shockproof stuff is API GL5 and that will 
>> eat the yellow metal. But the Quaife internals are all steel, so GL5 
>> should not be a problem.
>>
>> As a point of reference and pertaining to the question, I've been 
>> mostly using Mobil 1 75w140. I would also recommend using the higher 
>> numbered oil 75w-140 vs 75w-90 because the differential runs very hot 
>> and I think the 75w-90 would be working out of temp range.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Bob Lang
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 2:45:05 PM EDT, kkjjk--- via Fot 
>>
>>
>> To all FOT guys (and gals)-  Can you tell me what type of rear diff 
>> lube you are using with a Quaife LSD set up?-  Otherwise stock GT6 
>> rear. I was using Redline Light Weight Shockproof oil but I have 
>> heard that's not good.   Thanks!- Jay De Pol
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/14/19 12:15 PM, Brad Eells via Fot
      wrote:<br>
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      Running Redline MT-90 GL-4 in the Spitfire with a Detroit 
Locker.</blockquote>
    <p>I talked with a Redline rep. MT-90 is a GL-4 gearbox lube they
      recommend for the earlier gearboxes. He recommended Redline 75W90
      for diffs. Check the Redline web site.</p>
    <p>TeriAnn<br>
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      cite="mid:F26D5796-BE38-4DAF-BE0F-A5B14BEA0F68@gmail.com">
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      <div>Is that good?</div>
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      <div>The 43 year old stuff I poured out of it had the consistency
        of honey...<br>
        <br>
        <div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr">Brad Eells
          <div>Sent from my iPhone</div>
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          On Aug 14, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Robert Lang via Fot &lt;<a
            href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net"; 
moz-do-not-send="true">fot@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
          wrote:<br>
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              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Hi - if you are running
                a Quaife, the Redline should be okay. The only reason it
                would not be okay would be if you were still running the
                stock differential center section which has brass /
                bronze (aka "yellow metal") parts. The shockproof stuff
                is API GL5 and that will eat the yellow metal. But the
                Quaife internals are all steel, so GL5 should not be a
                problem.</div>
              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br>
              </div>
              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">As a point of reference
                and pertaining to the question, I've been mostly using
                Mobil 1 75w140. I would also recommend using the higher
                numbered oil 75w-140 vs 75w-90 because the differential
                runs very hot and I think the 75w-90 would be working
                out of temp range.</div>
              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br>
              </div>
              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Regards,</div>
              <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Bob Lang<br>
              </div>
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                <div> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 2:45:05 PM EDT,
                  kkjjk--- via Fot &lt;<a
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                    moz-do-not-send="true">fot@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
                  wrote: </div>
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                      font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; font-family:
                      arial; font-size-adjust: none;"><font size="2">To
                        all FOT guys (and gals)-  Can you tell me what
                        type of rear diff lube you are using with a
                        Quaife LSD set up?-  Otherwise stock GT6 rear. 
                        I was using Redline Light Weight Shockproof oil
                        but I have heard that's not good.   Thanks!- Jay
                        De Pol<br>
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