I have always tried to use 30 wt non-detergent in my Spridget or Datsun
trannys. The foaming of the non-detergent oil (detergent is to STOP foaming)
is good for a non-pressure oiling system like a tranny.
Bill
> Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:01:25 -0700
> From: soavero@yahoo.com
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net; millerls@ado13.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tranny Oil
>
> --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls@ado13.com> wrote:
> > What is the current thought on Spridget tranny oil?
>
> The late great Eric Jones told me his warranty, which he amazingly extended
to race cars, was only good if you used motor oil. He recommended
non-detergent 30 or 40 weight, the cheap $1 a quart Wal Mart stuff. I never
had one of Eric's gearboxes fail or even wear, and Lord knows I tried!
>
> Ron
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