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voced

09-01-2020 @ 5:46 AM

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Thanks Ken;
I will change it out with the newer oils.
Jerry

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Jerry (voced),

You didn't say what year car you have so here is some information regarding gear oil.

600w oil was used in the Model A gearboxes to reduce the considerable leakage. For 1932 the requirements changed to accommodate the synchronizers and newer gear oils were specified from then on. Check your owners manual to see what is recommended for your car.
Some feel that 600W is actually more asphalt than oil. It is still sold by some suppliers as being for Fords up to 1948 (as indicated on the container), but it should not be used in a Ford after 1931. I suspect that marking the container as usable up to '48 is a "sales tool" to sell more product.
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Jon,
Your '36 doesn't have hypoid gears in the rear rear. Ford started using Hypoid style differential gears( pinion gear below center on the ring gear) starting in 1949.
Ken

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08-31-2020 @ 4:40 AM

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I have been running 600W that you buy from several of the old car parts dealers and have not had any trouble. Of course, I only drive my cars in warm weather. Is this bad?
Jerry

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08-29-2020 @ 6:04 PM

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While on the topic, did any of the rear ends of the 1930's Fords have Hypoid gears in them?

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Jon Ketron
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08-28-2020 @ 4:57 AM

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Ken,

I noticed both Sta-lube products you mentioned are for Hypoid gears. Do our cars have hypoid gears? Does the hypoid mention matter for the transmission/rear end?

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Jon Ketron
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Jon,
It all depends on your driving season and condition of your transmission.
80W-90 will be fine in in most conditions. However, if your transmission
leaks a lot, and/or you drive in very hot weather, 140w might be a better choice.

Shifting with 140w will be heavier until the transmission warms up, then there's
no difference. If your transmission leaks profusely, then it's probably time for a
rebuild.

CRC Sta-Lube 80w-90 and CRC Sta-Lube 140w is available at NAPA either on the shelf
or they can get it over night for you.
Ken

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08-28-2020 @ 4:10 AM

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A lot of what's currently available on the market is 80W-90. Would this be an ok weight to use in the transmission? Would it act as well as an heavier oil? Would it change the characteristics of shifting due to the lighter oil weight?

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Thank you both for your replies, much appreciated.

Jon

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08-25-2020 @ 1:32 PM

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Heavier oil reduces the leakage present on most old Fords. It can affect shifting in cold weather when most of us put the vehicle in dry dock waiting for the return of spring. Remember the old Ford saying "If it ain't leaking, it probably needs fixing".

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