Forsdon F ,what weight oil goes into Differential

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560Dennis
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Forsdon F ,what weight oil goes into Differential

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What weight of oil should I use in the Fordson Model F differential ?
How much oil does it take ?

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Re: Forsdon F ,what weight oil goes into Differential

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Hi Dennis,

Little late, sorry, but this is what I used. Cylinder oil.

Product Description
Mobil Cylinder oils are high performance high viscosity oils designed for use in enclosed worm gears operating at moderate to high speeds and temperatures, and where heavy loads, slow speeds or high temperatures demand high viscosity oils. They are also intended for use in steam engine cylinder applications. They are formulated from high quality base stocks that are resistant to oxidation and thermal degradation, and the build-up of harmful deposits caused by the high operating temperatures of steam cylinders. They protect against rust and corrosion and provide good film strength and excellent lubricity and they are resistant to water washout.

Mobil 600W™ Cylinder Oil, Mobil 600W™ Super Cylinder Oil and Mobil™ Extra Hecla Super Cylinder Oil are additized to enhance their frictional and load-carrying properties. All four members of the product family are widely used in worm gear applications, couplings and bearings, with viscosity grade depending on operating conditions. In steam applications Mobil 600W Super Cylinder Oil is recommended for saturated and superheated steam up to a temperature of 260ºC. Mobil Extra Hecla Super Cylinder Oil and Mobil Extra Hecla Super Cylinder Oil Mineral may be used with superheated steam above 260ºC. Mobil Extra Hecla Super Cylinder Oil Mineral has good demulsibility. Mobil Cylinder Oils can be applied both by drip feed cups and force feed mechanical lubricating devices.

Rgds Emiel
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Emiel

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Re: Forsdon F ,what weight oil goes into Differential

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Fordson F
Gear/Transmission oil:
Transmission requires 3 Gallons (11.35L)
Note: Any oil that is used in the trans must be compatible with bronze gears.

As per Emiel's post:

Mobil 600W Super Cylinder Oil (5gall / 20L Bucket) MBL 101923
Mobil 600W Super Cylinder Oil (55gall / 208.2L DRUM) MBL 110032
(Full description: Mobil 600W Super Cylinder, ISO VG 460 Compounded Gear Oil)
This is SAE 140 (ISO 460)


Other options:
Phillips 66 Compounded Gear Oil 460 Cylinder Lubricant
Non-corrosive to bronze or brass
For use with;
Industrial worm gear drives made with non-ferrous alloys (bronze-on-steel)
Differentials on antique automobiles that require a high-viscosity, compounded gear oil
This is SAE 140 (ISO 460) Compounded Gear Oil
https://phillips66lubricants.com/produc ... -gear-oil/

Chevron Gear Oil GL-1 SAE 140 (ISO 460)
Chevron Gear Oils GL-1 are suitable for lubrication of many types of equipment where copper or bronze is present and susceptible to attack by oils containing sulphur-phosphorus compounds.
Chevron Gear Oils GL-1 are recommended for many types of automotive and industrial equipment where the equipment suppliers recommend the use of a straight mineral oil in SAE viscosity grades 90 (ISO 220) or SAE 140 (ISO 460)

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