[Fot] Diff lube

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

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 at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:fot at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>
>> 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 
>> <fot at autox.team.net <mailto:fot at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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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