Re: Henry's 55 Constellation
Posted by HH56 On 2009/4/26 13:04:33
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If it's not leaking, I would just clean it up and paint it & leave well enough alone for now. Messing with the seals really requires proper tools to remove and replace. In all the years, have yet to see one with any real problems that required disassembly. If later on there appears to be an issue, it is easy enough to get to. Chances are the lube, while old, is in perfectly fine condition also. If you do want to change, then specs say it's just ordinary SAE 90 multipurpose gear lubricant or oil.
what of the steering box?
If it's not leaking, I would just clean it up and paint it & leave well enough alone for now. Messing with the seals really requires proper tools to remove and replace. In all the years, have yet to see one with any real problems that required disassembly. If later on there appears to be an issue, it is easy enough to get to. Chances are the lube, while old, is in perfectly fine condition also. If you do want to change, then specs say it's just ordinary SAE 90 multipurpose gear lubricant or oil.
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