Are synthetic oils and lubricants any quicker

[John Kissel]

My opinion ain't worth much, but, to me oil is cheap, parts aren't and never have had a problem with a rear that had the proper amount of oil in it since '81. There is a company called "Seals It" that makes all kinds of seals, including ones that designed to go into axle tubes like 9" Ford type rears to keep the oil in the center section and not go running into the axle tubes.John Kissel K242

[Jim Kaekel]

Originally Posted by John Kissel

My opinion ain't worth much, but, to me oil is cheap, parts aren't and never have had a problem with a rear that had the proper amount of oil in it since '81. There is a company called "Seals It" that makes all kinds of seals, including ones that designed to go into axle tubes like 9" Ford type rears to keep the oil in the center section and not go running into the axle tubes.John Kissel K242

Very common in circle track cars.

[Ed Wright]

Next time I have mine apart, I need to see if I can figure out something for my 12 bolt.

Thanks guys!

[Dwight Southerland]

Ed -
I'm not sure it's much of an issue in a 12 bolt drag car. Circle track cars try to control the inertia that wants to move the lube to the right rear axle tube.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Ed -
I'm not sure it's much of an issue in a 12 bolt drag car. Circle track cars try to control the inertia that wants to move the lube to the right rear axle tube.

Jimmy said the 9" Ford rear does it on the bench. My MPH going up immediately after adding lube (and that/this gear set not wearing) made me think he was correct. If Jimmy told me a pizz-ant could pull a freight train I would start trying to figure out how to hook that little sucker up. :-)

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Jimmy said the 9" Ford rear does it on the bench. My MPH going up immediately after adding lube (and that/this gear set not wearing) made me think he was correct. If Jimmy told me a pizz-ant could pull a freight train I would start trying to figure out how to hook that little sucker up. :-)

Jimmy told me this several times, and I'm pretty sure he is correct. I wish I had tried it before we had that 5.00 gear in the 12 bolt go away. Jimmy said it does affect the 12 bolt as well. He also said to use API GL-6 lube. I tend to listen to Jimmy, I've known him since about 1980 or so, and every time I've ignored his advice, it has cost me, one way or another.

[Ed Wright]

Thanks Alan.