by pan58head Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:14 amno one seems to know the correct answer, gear oil or grease in a chevy steering box? Thanks Bob
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pan58head- Number of posts : 512
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GEAR OIL-80 w 90
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,,,,,,I like grease myself,,,,,,it is easier to work with,,,,,,,won't leak out,,,,,,,seems to tighten up the gears but that oil is the official stuff,,,,,,,
pan58head- Number of posts : 512
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Ok, how much grease are you adding to a dry box. Mine had very old greasy Thanks again Bob
donivan65- Governor
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A 1st Gen has a fill plug,,,,,,,and is full when it runs out the CHECK LUBE hole,,,,,,
pan58head- Number of posts : 512
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Cool I will fill it with grease til it comes out this hole Thanks for the info Bob
panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
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ya learn something everyday, just noticed the fill plug in the box housing
donivan65- Governor
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I guess, since the 2nd Gens don't have a filler plug,,,,,,,the only way they know if the seal went bad and the oil has leaked out is if the steering box locks up on them,,,,,,,
mo_1040- Number of posts : 645
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My 67 has a filler plug? Maybe I have a 1st gen gearbox on mine?
donivan65- Governor
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I guess if you have to have leftover 1st Gen parts on your 67,,,,,,,the steering box is a better deal than the little 16 gallon gas tank,,,,,,,,,
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I mix grease and 80w-90 gear oil together.....works good for me.
VCVCSmiley- Number of posts : 73
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I've found that the '67 is a mix of 1st gen and 2nd gen parts, along with some " '67-only" parts.
G-Man- Mayor
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It's wasn't till this year I learned how different 67's where
