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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I see the lubricant debate continues unabated. My prediction
is there will be a cure for COVID-19 before there is a consensus on what is the
best lubricant to use in the engine, gear box and differential. I did some
research into the topic a year or so ago. The attached spreadsheet has a summary
for what was recommended 50 years ago compared to what is available today. For
the record this is what I use:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Engine - <SPAN class=st><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><EM>Castrol Classic XL 20W</EM>-<EM>50 (Note - Contains
800 ppm ZDDP)</EM></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM>Gearbox - Pennzoil GL-4 Manual Transmission oil 75W-90 (remember
there is a convention gear box in front of the OD gear oils unlike engine oils
have pressure additives)</EM></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM>Differential - Pennzoil GL-5 Axle and Gear Oil
80W-90</EM></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN class=st><EM>Let
the debate continue!</EM></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN class=st><EM>Stay
safe ... Harold</EM></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=876550101-23042020><SPAN
class=st><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Healeys
[mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Warren<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:10 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
gradea1@charter.net<BR><B>Cc:</B> healeys@autox.team.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>This is my understanding of Redline MT 90 <U>transmission
oil</U>. Not for differentials. I will return to ND 30 if this is a problem in
my OD? My Healey(original owner) has over 190,000 miles. Tranny and OD are
untouched until this year. Not really surprised with some wear. MT 90 has
smoothed shifting but leaks a lot! </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WD 67 BJ8</P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>This
is a great upgrade for your manual trans! This is one of the easiest "mods" to
do for your trans. Drain old fluid, pour this in. The trans will shift quicker,
feel less notchy, less wear on its components, etc!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Appropriate
coefficient of friction for most manual transmission synchronizers (other's
synthetic gear oils are often too slippery for proper synchro
engagement)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Red
Line offers lubricants to pinpoint nearly every transmission
application<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>MT-90
is not for use in differentials with hypoid gears<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Excellent
gear and synchro protection, balanced slipperiness for easier shifting in cold
climates<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Excellent
for high- and low-mile transmissions<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Compatible
with petroleums and other synthetics<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>75W90
GL-4 gear oil (similar to SAE 5W40/10W40 engine oil
viscosity)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Offers
quicker shifts, perfect synchronizer coefficient of
friction<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Safe
for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs found in most GL-5 oils
that cause damage<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>High
performance gear protection and longer synchro life<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Eliminates
notchy shifting, even when cold<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Satisfies
the gear oil viscosity requirements of 75W, 80W and motor oil viscosities of SAE
40, 10W40, and 15W40<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Recommended
for GL-1, GL-3, and GL-4 applications, as well as where most special synchromesh
fluids are specified<BR
style="BOX-SIZING: border-box"><BR><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND: #ececeb; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #313131'>Most
manual transmissions take a little over 2 quarts of
fluid.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
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</B><A href="mailto:gradea1@charter.net">gradea1@charter.net</A><BR><B>Sent:
</B>Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:10 AM<BR><B>To: </B><A
href="mailto:flyhihealey@gmail.com">Warren</A><BR><B>Cc: </B><A
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</A><BR><B>Subject:
</B>RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!</P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt">UH OH! that is your slugglish
issue! I would drain that oil (for rear ends) and replace it with the 30W ND.
That rear end oil foams in the annullus and plays hell with the spring pressure,
passage thru the system and fast clutch engagement. Check it out on the
web...that heavy fish oil is not for British Trannys. If you put the heavy stuff
in to stop leaks, that's not the answer; neither is synthetic-too thin.The
gearbox and OD were designed to run on conventional oil...ancient as it may
seem. Yes, a small air compressor is enough of a blast to clear passages.You
will probably hear the clutch pistons engage if air is put on the valve
opening. If you remove the spring, ball, and plunger with a magnet, you
can then extract the valve and run a small wire down the middle to clean it-then
a blast of air-be careful to not get any lint from a shop rag into the mix. Upon
rebuilding a unit it is "suggested" to carefully enlarge the valve hole to
1mm (but cleanliness is probably best solution). The new pistons sold
today, and made by Overdrive Spares, (old Laycock group) are equipped with
rubber o-rings. Good that you replaced the tire bushings! Hank<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt">From: "Warren" <BR>To:
"gradea1@charter.net"<BR>Cc: "healeys@autox.team.net"<BR>Sent: Tuesday April 21
2020 4:48:59PM<BR>Subject: RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey
today?!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Yes thanks for the tip. The problem is slow to engage. It was
suggested maybe accumulator O ring. Just did pull the check valve and all. Did
seem like dirty oil. I cleaned it all up. I’m already committed to extracting
the accumulator and piston but wanted to replace all the tranny mounts and
bushings which I did. Mounts were pretty squished and cracked. Bushings(radiator
saver)were fairly solid but were replaced. They were the original.
Cleaning and degreasing as I go along.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>If(?)it is the O ring or rings, I guess they are metal on the
piston, I might just spring for a uprated from Dennis Welch or AH spares has a
combo housing/piston both which have rubber O rings. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Working my way to the extraction part. I want to use forced
air through the operating valve but I only have a small air compressor for
tires. Some kind of extraction tool would be helpful. (18G182) I have always
changed tranny oil regularly. Used ND 30 early on. Using MT 90 now for many
years. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Any and all suggestions appreciated.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WD 67 BJ8<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>From: </B><A
href="mailto:gradea1@charter.net">gradea1@charter.net</A><BR><B>Sent:
</B>Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:14 PM<BR><B>To: </B><A
href="mailto:flyhihealey@gmail.com">Warren</A><BR><B>Cc: </B><A
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</A><BR><B>Subject:
</B>RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt">Warren- Don't know the OD problem
you are experiencing, but suggest before you tear into it, undo and clean the
check valve and ball on the top right side (if you haven't already done so). One
small spot of dirt lodged in the valve drilling can kill the hydraulics and make
it seem like a bigger issue. It may be worn parts, but, if not, this is an easy
first test. If it is dirt; good idea to change oil and add fresh SAE 30W
non detergent oil to the unit. Regards, Hank, healeyhelper.com<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt">From: "Warren" <BR>To:
"healeys@autox.team.net"<BR>Cc: <BR>Sent: Tuesday April 21 2020
2:36:17PM<BR>Subject: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I should really get back to working on that accumulator OD
problem now?<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WD 67 BJ8<o:p></o:p></P>
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