Who is the manager of this board? Can't the messages be purged or
something? I think we've all read this more than enough times This is
getting ridiculous.
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>
To: David Stewart <dstewar1@twcny.rr.com>
Cc: Triumph Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: Transmission fluid replacement
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> You may think that 20W50 is thinner than ()W gear oil. But here is a quote
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> the VTR web pages: "Gear oil viscosity is measured at 150 F vs. 210 F for
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> You can review the whole article here:
> http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html#gear-oil
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> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
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> > Kirk's transmission mechanic recommended 20W50 motor oil for the tranny
> > instead of hypoid gear oil? Somehow, 20W50 motor oil doesn't seem like
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> > suitable replacement for 90W or multi-weight hypoid gear oil.
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> > Any comments from the experts?
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> > David Stewart
> > Brewerton, NY
> > 1980 Spitfire TFVDW2A5991838
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