[Healeys] Transmission troubles

[Chris Dimmock]

So what was the actual failure? I've blown up engines, and busted  
gearboxes in Sprites in the past, but it never had anything to do with  
the oil.... ;-)
I've been using the correct Redline synthetic oils in my BJ8 gearbox/  
overdrive, and diff (which are 2 different oils), for many years, and  
am very happy with them. As have numerous others on this list.
Sounds like he may have used EP diff oil in his brass synchro gearbox...

Chris
Sydney Australia
www.myaustinhealey.com

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On 29/07/2009, at 3:21 AM, writeian at aol.com wrote:

> I made a mistake reporting the fluid-oil my friend had used in the  
> gearbox of his '60 BN7 who experienced a gearbox failure requiring  
> replacement.? He had been using Redline 75W90NS whether that is the  
> MT or MTL fluid-oil.
>
> I use?SAE 30 non-detergent oil in my '60 3000 gearbox and its  
> overdrive and will probably not ever use anything else, period.
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