I have -65 Wildcat (401 and ST400). Is normal 80W90 oil ok in rear axle (shaft)? And what is the oil capacity? - Jaakko from Finland -
i used 80W90 gear oil in my '72 gs with 8.5 differential. capacity? i would slowly fill the rear housing until the oil level is just below the fill hole. this procedure may take a while due to the distance the oil has to travel thru the axle tubes. then drive the car and recheck the oil level. ---------- Post added at 07:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:43 PM ---------- i would think think 80W90 or straight 90 gear oil. in my '72 gs, the manual suggests 90 gear oil with 8.5 differential. capacity - about 3 litres. i would slowly fill the rear housing until the oil level is just below the fill hole. this procedure may take a while due to the distance the oil has to travel thru the axle tubes. then drive the car and recheck the oil level.
Ok and thank you very much for information... Is it right that there is no lock in rear axle (what is rear axle lock correct name?)? And I can use just a normal 80w90 oil? ps. sorry my bad english =) - Jaakko from Finland -
IT IS CALL LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL OR NICKNAMED POSI - TRACTION Sorry for the caps...not yelling. The unit will be a clutch type unit to engage the lock your talking about with 2 preload springs. Take care, Jim
