trans oil

[69tr]

I think I got the timing close on my 69. I had it running pretty well but it would not start when it got hot. Retatded the timing a little and it seems to be doing fine now. I have a couple more questions. I read in a couple of threads about brass components in some of the Triumph transmissions. Is this true of the 69 TR6. I am going to change the oil soon and I don,t want to do more harm than good. Also, what was the origional color of the engine bay of the 69. My car has been painted and I don't know what they did to the engine bay. Thanks again, Pete

 

[vettedog72]

Engine bay color is the same as the exterior color.

 

[LastDeadLast]

You need to put GL4 in the gearbox. If you want to go synthetic, Redline MTL is the best IMO.

 

[Guest]

I use 30wt Non-detergent Valvoline motor oil, but then I have an overdrive.


Bill

 

[69tr]

I also have overdrive. I guess I will go with the Redline MTL unless someone has a horror story. I am a big fan of synthetic oils.Thanks, Pete

 

[LastDeadLast]

If you have an overdrive, then use the Redline MT90, it's not as slick as the MTL product. Redline recommends this for our overdrive equipped cars.

 

[txtr3]

What about Redline 75W90NS for an overdrive tranny? This seems to be what Moss recommends (because they carry it?). How different is this from the MT90?

 

[TNTriumph]

I just changed out my trans oil and through the roadster factory you can get gl4 for like 6 or 7 bucks a qt.

 

[LastDeadLast]

txtr3,

Not really sure about 75w90ns, some guy on 6-pack.org called redline and reported what they recommended. There are several vendors that carry redline, including summit.

 

[Joe_Pinehill]

i just topped off the trans and rear with Amsoil 75-90 its rated for GL 4 and GL5

 

[jerrybny]

Go To Napa. They carry Sta-Lube brand Hypoid SAE 85W90 GL4 Gear Oil and the price isn't bad. I bought a case(12 Quarts) to be sure I have it in the future. Especially with the way the price of oil is going. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

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