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Correct Steering Box Oil..... #121340 05/26/08 08:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Colorado bullpup OP Grease Monkey
OP bullpup Grease Monkey Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Colorado	Hi All, Quick question... What is the correct lube to use in a steering box for the 1941 Chevrolet? The owner's manual indicates... "an all season gear lubricant" I used an 80w gear oil and it dripped out over a period of time, ruining the pitman arm bushings. I am going to pull the steering box, go through it, reseal it and replace the pitman arm bushings. Not sure a 'fluid' lubricant is correct, maybe a thicker grease gun grease? Thanks!!! Paul Paul's '41 Chevy Web Site http://www.1941chevrolet.com Dedicated to Classic Car Enthusiasts Worldwide Vintage Chevrolet Club of America # 29765

Re: Correct Steering Box Oil..... bullpup #121344 05/26/08 09:17 PM
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chevy b ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,299 Likes: 8 Va.	You need a thicker gear oil than #80 there is a 140 weight out there but I would use grease gun grease. I also have those bushing new if you still need them. bwbugay@aol.com

Re: Correct Steering Box Oil..... chevy b #121345 05/26/08 09:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The new seal should hold 140 in place....but if it were mine I would use a 50/50 mix of #80 and chassis grease. The straight chassis grease will be too "thick" to keep the bushings lubricated. Gene Schneider

Re: Correct Steering Box Oil..... Chev Nut #121347 05/26/08 10:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 318 Hurst, TX , USA 6cylindersovertexas Backyard Mechanic
6cylindersovertexas Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 318 Hurst, TX , USA	There is a product on the market call Penrite. It is a 1500 pound gear grease especially for steering boxes. It does flow and can be poured into your steering box. It will not leak out because of it's high viscosity. It can be found on EBay. Chassis grease or gun grease cannot and will not "flow" over and around all the parts in a steering box and is a poor substitute for any type of high viscosity gear grease. Joe Last edited by 6cylindersovertexas; 05/26/08 11:02 PM. See Facebook Page for Joe Fuchs to see more pictures of my 1937 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup

Re: Correct Steering Box Oil..... bullpup #121356 05/27/08 09:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	As noted above gear grease is too viscous and won't lubricate properly. The key words when shopping are "self leveling". John Deer sells a product called "corn head grease" that is self leveling and will do a good job. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Correct Steering Box Oil..... bullpup #121395 05/28/08 01:56 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Colorado bullpup OP Grease Monkey
OP bullpup Grease Monkey Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Colorado	Thanks for the responses! I'll add this info to the '41 website, as I'm sure other Chevrolet owners will want to know this. Regards, Paul Paul's '41 Chevy Web Site http://www.1941chevrolet.com Dedicated to Classic Car Enthusiasts Worldwide Vintage Chevrolet Club of America # 29765

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