If it's like my snow blower, the "gearbox" calls for regular 10W30, but it's
also 30 years old.
brian cropp
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> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of jon@dakota-truck.net
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> Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net> wrote:
> > jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> [...]
> >> In my experience, you are usually pretty safe with a 30 weight but
> >> I definitely would not recommend just using that except as a last
> >> resort.
> [...]
>
> > 30wt is ok for the motor, but if it's the gearbox, then something
> > heavier is called for...
>
>
> Crap. Good catch, Barry! I read the word "gearbox" but my mind
> translated it as "crankcase". Brain needs more sleep. The constant
> supply of welding fumes and plasma dust can't be helping much either.
> :-)
>
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