90 or 140 in the gearbox and back axle?

[Ian Grace]

Can someone remind me which it is? I'm thinking 90 is fine, but I think 140 is specified soemwhere? The lube chart simply says use Shell gear oil.

[Ronald]

Not sure which is should Be Ian, but to my mind, the thicker the better.... it might stop it finding its way out quite so quick...!

[Trevor Wilkinson]

I use 90 in the gearbox and 140 in the axle, I found that 140 in the gearbox can be a bit sticky when cold.

[DF9053]

I used 140 in both but agree with Trevor that the gearbox needs warming up before you get a smooth gear change.

Cheers
Jeremy

[Toby]

I use 140 in both, non ep of course, I also noticed the lube chart is a bit light on sae numbers but cross referenced with another book, possibly the pitmans book of the minor or the morris register book and got the viscosity from there.