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Posted by llamas on March 30, 2000 at 06:55:45 from (192.62.142.21):
In Reply to: Re: The full story on transmission/hydraulic fluid for use in N series tractors posted by Here's table of spec's from 8N Op.Mans. on March 30, 2000 at 04:57:11:
Another data point might be - Ford had some rear-end troubles with the 8N in the late 40s. Premature failure of gears in the differential. Old Ford types like Zane may well recall this. I don't have the book before me but seem to recall that they changed the heat-treat process for the final drive gears. Maybe that explains why they recommended the use of lower-viscosity oils for a couple of years in the late 40s, then backpedalled to a higher viscosity, with EP additives, in 1950 and on. The EP additives speak specifically to the differential gearing - that's where they'd do the most good. Anyone else have better data? llater, llamas
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