<VV> Steering box lube

[shortle]

Dave,    The "correct" stuff made by GM is no longer available to my knowledge.What I mixed up for my steering box was some 90 weight along with some wheel bearing grease (about a 50/50 mix), mixing the 2 together. You may get lucky and still find the real stuff as it was made for a lot of different GM vehicles of the day.Swap meets, yard sales, e(vil) bay, etc.Hope this helps.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado

-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Thompson <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
>Sent: May 31, 2008 1:02 PM
>To: 'Corvair List' <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> Steering box lube
>
>OK guys, 
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>I just received my steering box rebuild kit from one of our venders. I got
>the full kit with races. I also got a new nylon pitman arm bushing. I will
>not have time to do the job for a week or so. I have studied several manuals
>and I don't think I should have too much trouble with it. However, I was
>unable to find any information on what lubricant to fill the box with. I
>have a gallon bottle of 90 weight that I have had since the 80's. It is left
>over from a Mustang rear end & trans job. Is it correct? Is the gear oil too
>old to use?
>
>I don't have a problem purchasing the correct stuff but I'd like to use up
>that 90 weight if it will be OK. Also, can I use it to top off my 4-speed
>trans?
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>Any input is appreciated
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>
>Dave Thompson
>
>63  Spyder vert
>
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