Re: Oil for dog box
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:42 pm
I'm a Redline user for my Formula Ford and my Elan. Redline is based here where I live.
That said, I would be reluctant to use the Lightweight Shockproof oil if you expect longevity. The product works well for competition gearboxes in terms of reducing internal drag from churning viscous oil in the gears. Reduced drag means more torque to the wheels. It's an emulsion of light viscosity oil and plastic solids that act as a cushion between wear surfaces.
However, one should expect substantially increased wear on gears and bearings that significantly shortens useful component life. The pro prep shop teams that use this product strip and inspect their gearboxes every weekend. A well known pro Hewland gearbox shop said the gears and bearings look like they have been run on water instead of oil when they receive them for rebuild.
The Redline conventional synthetics are very good. I use the 75W-90 in my Hewland MK9 box. I have no issues with corrosion or wear on the brass shift forks or anything else.
That said, I would be reluctant to use the Lightweight Shockproof oil if you expect longevity. The product works well for competition gearboxes in terms of reducing internal drag from churning viscous oil in the gears. Reduced drag means more torque to the wheels. It's an emulsion of light viscosity oil and plastic solids that act as a cushion between wear surfaces.
However, one should expect substantially increased wear on gears and bearings that significantly shortens useful component life. The pro prep shop teams that use this product strip and inspect their gearboxes every weekend. A well known pro Hewland gearbox shop said the gears and bearings look like they have been run on water instead of oil when they receive them for rebuild.
The Redline conventional synthetics are very good. I use the 75W-90 in my Hewland MK9 box. I have no issues with corrosion or wear on the brass shift forks or anything else.