Lubriplate p/n L0981

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This is a synthetic for a 1947 power wagon winch that has lots of brass and bronze in it is there a comparable non synthetic for an application like this ? It doesn't get used enough for $30 a quart oil that leaks a little thanks Paul.

 

[Ramblejam]

Hi, Paul.

E.P. 140 gear oil is available at a reasonable price.

http://amzn.com/B000M8IHI2 ($6.25/quart)

 

[MolaKule]

StaLube SL24239 – API/GL-4 Multi-Purpose Gear Oil should work well.

It probably has a worm drive and so it doesn't need a GL-5 lube.

 

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It is a worm drive but all I hear is about bronze and brass non compatability and the wrong oil for this could cost thousands or even not be repairable because of part availability, thanks Paul.

 

[zeng]

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
Hi, Paul.

E.P. 140 gear oil is available at a reasonable price.

http://amzn.com/B000M8IHI2 ($6.25/quart)



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The winch is low speed, the thicker the better.

 

[Ramblejam]

Paul,

Unless you're constantly operating in very cold conditions, the product I linked to above is entirely appropriate for your winch.

It can be purchased through Amazon, or your local Napa: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catalo...4238_0006410049

I don't know how to be any more clear than that.

 

[Greasymechtech]

https://www.lubriplate.com/PDFs/PDS/6_4C-Synthetic-Worm-Gear.aspx

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/169/worm-gear-lubrication

Wrong oil could cost thousands or be non-repairable? and you want to use cheap non-synth fluid to save a couple bucks? Silly owner.

Use the correct fluid. Fix the leaks.

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech
Use the correct fluid.


Who said a specialized synthetic lubricant was correct?

I would encourage you to find out what fluid is the standard recommendation for worm gear winches.

Hint: You'll find the answer in a response above.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

AGMA 8a compound gear oil for worm drives. At Craig Generating Station we used a Conoco product called Inca Oil in the worm gear drives for our coal conveyor tripper cars .Seems I recall that Inca Oil started out as a steam cylinder lubricant. It has been 18 years since I retired and I can still remember that because I wrote the original PMs for the unit 1 and 2 coal handling system thirty five years ago. I do vaguely recall that we replaced the Inca Oil in those gear drives with a synthetic oil. Probably a Mobil product.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech
Use the correct fluid.


Who said a specialized synthetic lubricant was correct?


The title of this thread is

 

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Thank you for the recommendation I will give it a try. The luberplate is very expensive and I believe not needed for once in a while use. I never realized how complex these issues can become.