scammell 7377 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 i may well be stupid because i know its been done before but i cant find the thread i need to get some straight oil for the gearbox can someone post the link for me please andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rbrtcrowther Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I just get mine from my local oil supplier, Ask for a straight 90 with no EP additives safe to use with phospher bronze. Its just engine oil really. Straight 140 in the rear axle ( although some use a 90 / 140 in the rear and i know someone who uses 140 in everything front to rear except the engine of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 scammell 7377 Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 thanks rob, i dont know of anywhere in somerset that might keep it in stock but i know morris of shewsbury can deliver in 3 days if its in stock :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 thanks rob, i dont know of anywhere in somerset that might keep it in stock but i know morris of shewsbury can deliver in 3 days if its in stock :thumbsup: Try agricultural suppliers and machinery dealers, often find Straight 90 and 140 gear oils are stocked by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rbrtcrowther Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 just pop in to your nearest farmer/Bus depot/haulage firm/garage/boatyard ect and ask where they get their oils from:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gritineye Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Word of warning re 140 in the gearbox, I know a few owners with worn boxes use it. But in a good box, OK in summer, but if you go for a drive round on a really freezing new years morning like I did, expect your oil pressure gauge to read 15 before starting and be bending against the 25 psi stop at tickover forevermore! I suspect it may even cause pump and other damage too when very cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 scammell 7377 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 once again thanks for the help chaps i got on the phone to morris 9 am monday and 5 gallons turned up less than 24 hours later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rbrtcrowther Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 There's a little sump thingy on the front of the gearbox higher up near the front mount i think ( Can't remember of hand, All my trouble was a t the other end!) Mine was full of gunge. It's got a little drain plug in it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i may well be stupid because i know its been done before but i cant find the thread i need to get some straight oil for the gearbox can someone post the link for me please andy
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