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#1 The-evil-GT

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Posted 08 May 2021 - 09:40 AM

What oils do people recommend in a standard classic mini steering rack

#2 nicklouse

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Posted 08 May 2021 - 10:14 AM

Gearbox oil 80- 90 weight.



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Posted 08 May 2021 - 10:38 AM

Back in the olden times we used to use Hypoid EP90 gearbox oil.



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Posted 08 May 2021 - 02:07 PM

I think the last time I used ep 90 it was on a cement mixer

#5 The-evil-GT

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Posted 08 May 2021 - 06:12 PM

Thanks guys

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Posted 09 May 2021 - 11:52 AM

Early racks were oil, then they were grease.  Semi fluid grease EP00.






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