Manual steering gear box lube q
02-07-2016, 06:24 PM
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Yes a heavy duty greese. Modify a bolt on the top cover to accept a zerk and fill it in
02-07-2016, 06:43 PM
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[QUOTE=ry57pont;1591501479]An old wrench told me to fill my manual gear box with grease, not gear lube. Thoughts on this? [\QUOTE]
If you'll look at the Lubrication Chart in the front of the GM Chassis Service Manual, that's what it shows for the steering gear.
If you'll look at the Lubrication Chart in the front of the GM Chassis Service Manual, that's what it shows for the steering gear.
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02-07-2016, 11:24 PM
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Now if you are starting from scratch after a box rebuild, many folks are using a synthetic chassis lube for longest/best life. Info on this in the archives.
Larry
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02-08-2016, 12:09 AM
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Am I the only one still having leaks - even with grease?
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
02-08-2016, 08:26 AM
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Am I the only one still having leaks - even with grease?
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
02-08-2016, 11:03 AM
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Am I the only one still having leaks - even with grease?
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
Not much, but a few (red) drips came out my box a few months after a rebuild.
I used synthetic chassis lube when I refilled the box.
I think the heat from the manifold breaks down even the synthetic grease..
Mine is a '61 - not sure if the box is better insulated on a C2...???
Fred
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02-08-2016, 12:16 PM
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I guess I am the only one...
I am running a NOM SB350 (LT-1, solid lifter, high CR). I see 600+ degrees on the manifold with the IR gun. Maybe more heat than stock?
I am running a NOM SB350 (LT-1, solid lifter, high CR). I see 600+ degrees on the manifold with the IR gun. Maybe more heat than stock?