Inliners International Forums General Discussion Drive Train What kind of oil in the Steering gear in a 1940 Chevy coupe

As the topic asks. What kind of oil should it be in the steering gear?. It is a 1940 Chevy Special delux coupe so it has the knee action front suspention.

Thankfull for any help.
/Jonas

I'd use something sorta thick like chassis lube. I gave up on that old box last year and replaced it with a late GM box via an adapter kit from Buffalo Ent. This was in my 47 coupe, same steering and suspension as yours.
Best of luck

Dear Jonas;

Use only SAE 90 EP n the stearing box. Same as in your trans. & Diff. Chasis greese will not lube it, only 'move around' in there and "take up space" etc. Especially in cold weather. Same for all with stearing box(s) that have a fill plug.

If someone has greased it the oil will soften it up. The only other cure is to disassemble it and wash everything etc.

Use hydralic oil in the shocks. Same up through 1948 on those.

Good luck, John M....

Penrite steering box lube from Restoration Supply Company works very well:

http://www.restorationstuff.com

Jim