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SWINGSAX68 · 04-05-2004, 06:43 PM

Hey so I relubed my rear end this weekend. It was my first time ever doing it, I got a little greasy but I was happy to find that my gears are all good and healthy, no shavings any where. put a little red paint on the rear end cover....it wasn't sticking to well even after I cleaned it up, but oh well....it got the effect i wanted.
Thanks to all you guys who helped me out....
I used a felpro gasket, RVT sealant and 80w90 Slick-50 gear lube.
works great...I'm happy.

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2004, 06:46 PM

You added slick-50, or they have there own brand of gear oil now?
Slick 50 is not something you want to put in your engine, I haven't seen any tests on diff aplications, but don't put it in you engine.

laxplaya37 · 04-05-2004, 06:46 PM

Fun Fun, I did that to my 68 2 weeks ago.. My first time to

SWINGSAX68 · 04-05-2004, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
You added slick-50, or they have there own brand of gear oil now?
Slick 50 is not something you want to put in your engine, I haven't seen any tests on diff aplications, but don't put it in you engine.

I didnt put it in my engine.....it is Slick-50 rear lube.
It specifies that it can be used in rear differentials, 4x4 diffs, transfer cases, standard transmission.....oh yeah that stuff is out there....thats funny you are the 2nd guy to mention to me that you have never seen slick-50 rear end oil. did I do something wrong????? not that it says much, but the guy at oreillys said that was what I could use....

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2004, 07:13 PM

I wouldn't do it personally, they slick 50 engine additive is not a good thing, (it has been documented too) and I would personally steer clear of anything that says slick 50 on it. But, like I said, i have no proof that there oils are not good,a nd in all reality, a diff is pretty forgiving too.
Even if it has that PTFE garbage in it, it is probably better than the 30 year old oil that was in it. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Hotrod70C10 · 04-05-2004, 07:22 PM

Just did this on the 70' about a week ago. As soon as I got done I had a buddy coming over so I could install his new amp for his stereo. I tossed him a rag that I scooped out the old oil sittin in the dif. and had him smell it. He griped about his hand smelling the whole time he was here.

**Stocker** · 04-05-2004, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWINGSAX68
Hey so I relubed my rear end this weekend. It was my first time ever doing it, I got a little greasy

...I'm happy.

I'm surprised nobody has commented about this yet....

so I won't either!

Warbones · 04-05-2004, 08:46 PM

I read this post just to see if someone would go there.

lukecp · 04-05-2004, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Warbones
I read this post just to see if someone would go there.

Lol

Anyway, gear oil smells nasty. Dosen't bother me too much anymore though. First time i smelled it i about vomited......but i've been messing with rearends for long enough now it dosen't bother me anymore. If only it smelled like Joe's Hand Cleaner

Rakort · 04-05-2004, 10:09 PM

I was planning on not touching this thread with a 10 foot pole, but as long as someone else already went there....gheesh

Rak

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2004, 11:53 PM

Deleted...I was just playin.

Rakort · 04-06-2004, 12:30 AM

Is there a way to delete a thread?

walker · 04-06-2004, 12:49 AM

Funny story, I worked with an asian man for a few years a while back. Very nice man, but did not have a complete grasp of the english language and its many facets. He came in from the field one day driving his Ford Ranger 4x4. One of the other guys commented on the oil leak on his diff and said he had better take it over to the garage and " tell them you have a crack in your rear end and would like them to fill it with grease". Off he went to the garage.

04-05-2004, 06:43 PM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	rearend lubed!!!! Hey so I relubed my rear end this weekend. It was my first time ever doing it, I got a little greasy but I was happy to find that my gears are all good and healthy, no shavings any where. put a little red paint on the rear end cover....it wasn't sticking to well even after I cleaned it up, but oh well....it got the effect i wanted. Thanks to all you guys who helped me out.... I used a felpro gasket, RVT sealant and 80w90 Slick-50 gear lube. works great...I'm happy. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

04-05-2004, 07:22 PM	#6
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Just did this on the 70' about a week ago. As soon as I got done I had a buddy coming over so I could install his new amp for his stereo. I tossed him a rag that I scooped out the old oil sittin in the dif. and had him smell it. He griped about his hand smelling the whole time he was here. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

04-05-2004, 08:46 PM	#8
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	I read this post just to see if someone would go there. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

04-05-2004, 10:09 PM	#10
Rakort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 327	I was planning on not touching this thread with a 10 foot pole, but as long as someone else already went there....gheesh Rak __________________ Rakort Parts for Sale: Pictures Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture

04-05-2004, 11:53 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Deleted...I was just playin. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 04-06-2004 at 12:47 AM.

04-05-2004, 06:46 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You added slick-50, or they have there own brand of gear oil now? Slick 50 is not something you want to put in your engine, I haven't seen any tests on diff aplications, but don't put it in you engine.

04-05-2004, 06:46 PM	#3
laxplaya37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 73	Fun Fun, I did that to my 68 2 weeks ago.. My first time to

04-05-2004, 07:13 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I wouldn't do it personally, they slick 50 engine additive is not a good thing, (it has been documented too) and I would personally steer clear of anything that says slick 50 on it. But, like I said, i have no proof that there oils are not good,a nd in all reality, a diff is pretty forgiving too. Even if it has that PTFE garbage in it, it is probably better than the 30 year old oil that was in it. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

04-06-2004, 12:30 AM	#12
Rakort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 327	Is there a way to delete a thread? __________________ Rakort Parts for Sale: Pictures Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture

04-06-2004, 12:49 AM	#13
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Funny story, I worked with an asian man for a few years a while back. Very nice man, but did not have a complete grasp of the english language and its many facets. He came in from the field one day driving his Ford Ranger 4x4. One of the other guys commented on the oil leak on his diff and said he had better take it over to the garage and " tell them you have a crack in your rear end and would like them to fill it with grease". Off he went to the garage. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold



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