Axle lube

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Mon Oct 12, 09 7:22 pm

What type of oil should I use in an 8 3/4 cone type sure grip. Been told it doesn't need any additive thought I'd ask to be sure.
thanks Jerry

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Mon Oct 12, 09 7:36 pm

Any GL5 rated axle oil should do, I use 75w90.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Mon Oct 12, 09 7:51 pm

If it has clutches it needs an additive
If it has no clutches, additive not required - You

This is a good article for ya to read
http://members.tripod.com/~Mojo_Page/chry875.htm

Richmond gears recommend a Synthetic Oil, 75w/140
http://www.richmondgear.com/01pdfs/OILVID.pdf

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Mon Oct 12, 09 8:14 pm

Thanks for the replies. Interesting articles Mark cheers

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Mon Oct 12, 09 8:41 pm

The Richmond oil on Mark's link is GL6 but you will be lucky to find any because, oddly enough, GL6 oil is now considered obsolete.
GL4 is not up to the job but GL5 is readily available.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Mon Oct 12, 09 9:03 pm

Mick70RR wrote:The Richmond oil on Mark's link is GL6 but you will be lucky to find any because, oddly enough, GL6 oil is now considered obsolete.
GL4 is not up to the job but GL5 is readily available.

Thanks for info Mick