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glashole
07-21-2010, 10:23 AM
we have discussed this before

is there a safe alternative to the merc drive lube

or is there somewhere you can buy it in bulk?

CHACHI
07-21-2010, 08:06 PM
Shea, any automotive 80w90 HYPOID (or GL-5) gear oil will work just fine.

If you want to go upscale, a full synthetic 75w-90 GL-5 or 75w-140 GL-5 is what you should be looking for.

What brand? Mobil1 is probably available at Canadian Tire.

If you want to spend $$$ ask Donnelly where he purchased his Harley's 6-speed tranny oil, that would work too.

What ever you use, make sure it is a GL-5/Hypoid (both terms mean the same) product.

Ken

Cuda
07-21-2010, 09:38 PM
I used Mobil 1 gear lube in all my drives. I think it is 75/90 wt;