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1936 steering box lube
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Grant |
05-18-2013 @ 9:06 AM
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We are continuing preparations for the run to Tahoe. The Service Handbook says that extreme pressure SAE 90 gear lube was originally recommended for the 1936 passenger car steering box. Is it true that an older high mileage unit should have something thicker ? Has anyone tried using the corn head grease which is sold by John Deere dealers ? Or something else ?
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05-18-2013 @ 10:34 AM
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I haven't used the corn head grease, but I see it recommended frequently. Years ago, chassis lube was used when the grease leaked badly. Unfortunately it allowed extra wear on the worm gear of the box. I use STP mixed with 140W gear oil. The box receives lots of heat from the adjacent exhaust manifold which, in time, cooks the lube and thins it until it runs out. I've also used 600W oil from my Model A days. It was made to help contain the oil in the transmission then, but is now obsolete, and shouldn't be used in later cars for transmissions or rear ends.
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JM |
05-20-2013 @ 8:04 PM
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I am also getting my '35 fordor ready for the cross country run to lake Tahoe. In the past I have been using a mix of 85W-140 and STP in my steering box but it leaks out very quickly. I don't have time to pull the box and replace seals, so last week I filled the steering box with JD Corn Head Grease based on hearing reports from many others who have already done this. I have not seen any leaking out of the box so far. I also filled the U joint housing with JD CH Grease after installing 3.78 R&P gears and rebuilding the rear with new bearings and seals.
John
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Gary M. |
05-21-2013 @ 6:30 PM
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I also used corn head grease for the steering box and u-joint and none has leaked over a 10 year period. I bought it on line from a company called Cenex. They sell it by the case but its cheap.
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05-22-2013 @ 5:51 PM
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I've read about this "corn head grease" for the V8 steering box before, but have been unable to get it at local farm supply stores. Any sources
1934 Ford's since 1972
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JM |
05-22-2013 @ 7:24 PM
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I have bought corn head grease at several different John Deere dealers.here in Maryland.
John
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JM |
05-22-2013 @ 8:01 PM
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Delete duplicate message
This message was edited by JM on 5-23-13 @ 5:37 PM
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MG |
05-23-2013 @ 12:16 AM
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Would this grease be suitable to pack the front roller bearings?
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deuce_roadster |
05-23-2013 @ 8:59 AM
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The corn head grease is designed for low speed applications. Meaning where the lubricant is providing anti friction, the parts are not moving relative to each other real fast. There are ample choices for the front roller bearings. I wouldn't use the CHG for wheel bearings.
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Grant |
05-23-2013 @ 4:00 PM
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I went shopping at the local John Deere dealership today.......
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