From: Dave Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Thu Aug 29 2002 - 20:02:47 PDT
There was quite a long string of messages over the notion that EP lube eats bronze some time ago.
I don't believe that is the case.
If that was true then the synchronizers in most older cars transmissions would be gone.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
8/27/2002 10:04:26 PM, "Claude W. Vaughn" <vaughn@totalaccess.net> wrote:
>List,
>
>I have heard this from the antique tractor collectors. I only use straight 90
>weight mineral oil in my HMV's (WW-II and Korean vintage).
>
>I believe I have posted this on list a couple of times (years past).
>
>Claude.
>
>
>"Winget, William A CONT JTFCS5G" wrote:
>
>> Sulphur apparently Eat's Bronze !
>> I'm sure someone will jump in and get the exact designation, but using "EP"
>> type 90 gear oil (or the type that contains Sulphur) will eat the bronze
>> (Brass) components such as synchronizers and spacers. The recommendation I
>> understand for "MUTTs" is to use Lubriplate brand to quiet them down and
>> preserve them best. (no, I haven't used it, nor sell it.) My Model TT Truck
>> though has a huge solid Bronze Worm gear which would supposedly dissolve
>> over time if I used it.
>>
>> Look at the Forum for MUTT's on www.G503.com for further clarification.
>>
>
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