Re: 1941 Packard 110 - Column Shift Adjustment Help!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/6/5 9:06:15

... but GL5 doesn't protect yellow metals (think synchros

DrewLA, that was a legitimate concern many years ago with EP gear oils that depended on so-called "SCL" additives (sulfo-chloro-lead) for the EP or extreme pressure characteristics but today's GL-5 multi-vis EP gear oils are compatible with yellow metals. I make this statement based on personal experience over the last 20 or so years so perhaps a check of the specs or with tech specialists of major gear oil manufacturers would be appropriate.