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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Gear oil

I have a 1956 F250 3/4 ton truck running gear (with a 58 cab and bed)
which weight of transmission and rear diff gear oil and which brand are you using?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Bookmark this page: http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re..._Material.html
lots of good stuff on there.
There is a lube chart on there that says SAE 90 for normal temps. The key is it needs to be GL-4 spec, and as far as I know, only StaLube sells that, thru NAPA and some farm supply stores.

There are GL-5 85w140's available everywhere that claim to be "copper-safe", in particular Valvoline High Performance 80w90. Even Walmart's 85w140 claims to be safe. I believe them to be, but if you don't want to take a chance....
 
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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I got mine from Amazon; sta-lube gl-4 with free shipping

They have 140 and 85w90

Amazon.com: Sta-Lube SL24239 API/GL-4 Multi-Purpose Hypoid Gear Oil - 1 gal: Automotive Amazon.com: Sta-Lube SL24239 API/GL-4 Multi-Purpose Hypoid Gear Oil - 1 gal: Automotive
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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Great advice! Thank you!
So GL-4 for both the diff and trans?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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GL4 for the trans, it has soft metal brass syncros. I've used GL5 in the rear ends with no problem.

I also get GL4 from Amazon..
 
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