Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity

["Paul Schmidt" <shmitato@xxxxxxx>]

I use Dexron in my 57 Ply. trans. and steering and also in my 54 Packard
trans., so far no problem. In the dist. with a grease cup I use reg. bearing
grease. In the gen., starter and dist. if it has an oil cup I use 20w.
non-detergent oil. Detergent motor oils can wash the graphties out of the
bushings in the starters, generators and distributors.
            Paul A. Schmidt
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity


>For the lube points on the starter and generator don't they call for a few
>drops of motor oil every thousand miles or so?
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 9:13 AM
>Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity
>
>
>>David Collins wrote:
>>
>>> Hi 'Lookers, I'm hoping you folks can tell me what kind/type of trans
>>> and power steering fluids would be compatable with a '59 DeSoto
>>> 383.  Also, what weight of grease should I use in the rear end?  And
>>> finally...there are little grease cups on my distributor and generator.
>>> What is supposed to go in those cups and how often?
>>
>>Car Collector had an article about trans fluid last year.  It seems
>>that Type A fluid is actually its own unique type, of which I have
>>never seen for sale anywhere.
>>
>>Type F fluid will give a Type A trans harsher shifts, as it adds more
>>friction (actually the "F" is for "friction" not "Ford"). Dexron/Mercon
>>will give a Type A trans softer shifts, as it reduces friction.  The
>>article claims that neither one will hurt a Type A trans.
>>
>>So, if you want smoother shifts, use Dexron/Mercon.  If you want more
>>of a performance feel, use Type F.  Neither is "correct", but neither
>>will hurt the trans.
>>
>>I checked with several rebuilders, including Aamco, and none
>>have seen Type A for sale in the last 25 years.  The general
>>consensus is that any Dexron/Mercon fluid, with a thingy of
>>anti-foaming agent (available at any GM parts counter), is the best
>>substitute for Type A.  I understand however that some farm &
>>tractor stores, like Farm & Fleet, carry Type A for tractor use.
>>I'm betting it's the same.
>>
>>As far as PS fluid, I use Dexron III and it seems to work just fine.
>>
>>The rear end, I can't help you on.  There should be something in
>>both the service and the owner's manual.  Generally, it seems that
>>90 weight gear oil is appropriate, unless it's a Sure Grip, which
>>has a special additive of some sort.
>>
>>In the grease cups, I've used 90 weight to pretty good success. I
>>think a slightly thicker oil would be better, but the 90 weight is
>>fairly good nonetheless.  I put it in whenever they start to squeak.
>>
>>Of course, if I'm wrong about any of these things, someone speak up
>>please and set me straight!  =)
>>
>>-Dave
>>
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