Re: [MV] Gear oil

From: Santoken (santoken@bright.net)
Date: Mon Apr 14 2003 - 18:18:46 PDT


Ryan M Gill wrote:
>
> As I understand it, bronze bearing issues is a question with any of
> the HP spec GL-5 gear oils. The active sulfer anti-friction additives
> can cause problems for the yellow metals.

Umm, this could be the case. If I get the opportunity tomorrow, I'll
call my oil distributor on this. You could be correct, just seems
difficult to believe since even many current gearboxes, that require
GL-5, have bronze bushings, etc.

I'll let you know.

Kent



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