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Author Topic: Manual 4-speed 74WT Toploader Transmission: What type of oil should I use?  (Read 3778 times)

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What type of oil should I use to change the gear oil in a 1975 manual 4-speed 74WT top-loader transmission?
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I use a 80-90w gear oil
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That'll work fine.......... ....

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Redline MT-90 75W-90 GL4 will protect your synchros.   
it will also smooth out your shifting. 

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Redline MT-90 75W-90 GL4 will protect your synchros.   
it will also smooth out your shifting. 

You can buy it from Summit Racing online. 
      RED LINE IS THE OIL TO USE BAR NONE.
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If you go to GL-5 which automatically has slip additive in it like for Positrac limited slip units it would probably be even smoother and the synchro brake surface would not wear as fast.......... ..

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 I got a rebuilt transmission for my 78 6 or 7 year ago,all I used was pennzoil 90w I think they sell a type for hypoid gears. I know the gears in the transmission arent straight cut thats why ou cant shift too well without a clutch like some other cars. So I would assume the hypoid gear lube would be good. My transmission is still perfect and so quiet :)