Those specifications are to out of date to be found on a current oil container. I would check a Chilton book that covers that year and see what it says.
Those specifications are to out of date to be found on a current oil container. I would check a Chilton book that covers that year and see what it says.
Chilton says to use "Hypoid Gear Lubricant SAE 80 or 90" in rear axle and to use "SAE 90 or 80 transmission lube" in the manual transmission.
I have found 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil for the rear end, but haven't been able to find the SAE 90 or 80 transmission lube.
When I ask the counter person for transmission lube, they want to sell me either ATF or Hypoid Gear Oil. I've been told the Hypoid Gear Oil is not good to use with the brass syncros in standard transmissions.
What do all you guys use in your standard transmissions?
__________________
Jim in Central NY
'79 2WD F-150 Lariet w/302,4spd OD, 228,965 mi. (Original Owner!)
'02 4X4 Navigator w/5.4L DOHC 32v Intech V-8.
Just wanted to thank BlueRanger94, TallPaul, and Rockledge for their comments. Apparently their is not a way to convert an old Ford Oil Spec # (the best the Ford Dealer could do was to say that its an "obsolete" spec #) to a product that is currently available.
I've been reading the various sites that have been recommended to me and searching the internet for more info. Soon I'll have to make the choice.
My son's 4 wheeler ATV uses 80w transmission oil in it's trans. It is available in motorcycle shops. I don't know if it can be used in your truck's trans but maybe you can look into it.
This forum is owned and operated by Internet Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation. It is not authorized or endorsed by the Ford Motor Company and is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company or its related companies in any way. FordŽ is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.
