<VV> synchromesh problems

Dave Keillor dkeillor at tconcepts.com
Tue Mar 31 08:28:17 EDT 2015


I have read Richard Widman's article.  The oil I use is a manual
transmission (synchromesh) oil, not simply a gear oil.  I'm not
recommending it even though I've had good results because one good
experience is not significant.  I use it based on its specs (and Richard's
recommendation).


Dave Keillor

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 1:40 PM, Smitty via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Smitty Says;  I have received quite a few posts from people saying I am
> using this or I am using that, with no problems.  I made practically the
> same statement with my first post concerning using “Synchromesh” in my
> transaxle to allow the synchros in my tranny to operate again.  There is no
> controversy as far as I’m concerned except when someone tells me to use
> this Amsol, Moble 1, or Shell product to cure my problem.  I strongly
> suspect that they have not read Widman’s article in its entirety or
> obtained all the data available on the product they recommend.  They pick
> up a container of gear oil or check it out on the net and it plainly says
> will not damage yellow metal fitting, or words to that effect.  It doesn’t
> say anything about synchronizers in transmissions because it is a gear oil
> for differentials.  There hasn’t been a satisfactory replacement for GL-3
> since it was removed for lead content.  I’m not going to stop using
> “Synchromesh” as an additive although I will substantually reduce the
> amount added.  You keep on using what you think is best.  Some day when you
> or I have a total failure in your tranny or diff, please share the
> information with the rest of us.
> One other thing, if you wish to carry on this investigation on what
> appears to work, make a point to use a reference in Widman’s article so we
> will know you aren’t talking off the top of your head
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