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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Wayne, very good subject!
My first question is: do the CMP drive lines have brass/ bronze bushings? I was not aware of that.
Here is a list of modern replacement lubricants which Hendrik van Oorspronk published in one of the issues of Keep The Rolling magazine. I now wonder if the lubricants listed here are the correct ones?
Regards,
Hanno
Lubrication for Ford Canada CMP
Engine:
Original specification: Engine oil. Winter: SAE 10; Summer: SAE 30.
Modern replacement: Mineral 15W/40 oil or if the engine has been overhauled: semi-synthetic 10W/40 oil.
Gearbox / transfer case:
Original specification: Gear oil. Winter: SAE 110; Summer: SAE 140.
Modern replacement: Transmission oil 140 or 85W/140 with API specification GL4. Thickness SAE 110 is no longer available.
Front and rear axle:
Original specification: Extreme pressure Gear Oil. Winter: SAE 80; Summer: SAE 90, over 32º C: SAE 140
Modern replacement: 1st choice: hypoid oil GL5 80W/90, or if you have 1 oil for the gearbox and use the axes GL4 80W/90 or GL4 85W/140
Grease points and CV joints (stub axles):
Original specification: Wheel Bearing Lubricant
Modern replacement: Lithium EP 2 grease
Steering box:
Original specification: Gear oil
Modern replacement: Gearbox oil GL4; a good alternative is a 0 or 00 grease, this lubricates at least as well and it wheelhouse no longer leaks.
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Hanno
I believe there is a thrust pad in the Ford differentials that is bronze. And certainly the steering box is going to have brass bushing for the pitman shaft.
Re the Chev transmissions, if the transmission has been replaced with one of later production with synchros, then you are going to have brass synchro rings.
I don't think there is much for brass in the Ford tranny, although the thrust washers on the lower half may be. I'll have to check my transmission parts.