Thread: Steering Box Question?

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Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

I read once that early Ford boxes used something like 600 wt oil, but try to find that stuff anywhere. So I just fill the 56 Ford pickup boxes I have with 85-140 wt rear end lube. It might not be the right stuff, but it has been in my 27 for over 20 years and seems to be lubing it ok.

I considered putting a grease gun in there and filling it with grease, but haven't seen the need to do that yet.

Don

Thanks Don, Yes I suppose 600wt + 70 years = thick sticky paste........
After I posted this I found something where some guys are using a mix of gear oil and grease, and some use cv joint grease. But I had no idea what was originally in there or what would be best to use. I think I'll grease all the parts when I assemble and fill with gear oil.