Source of Dentax /Redline gear oil

["Thomas Moll" <moltek@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried to submit this posting from my home address but it keept 
bouncing so hopefully this is the first time you see this.


Hi,  I rebuilt the transmission in my -67 super a few months ago and 
wanted
to stick with the N.L.A. old style syncros. I knew they required Dentax 
oil which is hard to find and that lubricant technology has advanced a 
little in the last 30 years so i e-mailed Redline for advise. Since this 
is a subject that comes up from time to time i saved this communication 
to share with you all.

The -67 Super's transmission was rebuilt  using all good used parts, 
hence it still has all pre-moly syncros, and i put MT-90 in it right a 
way - wonderful shifting, anyone that drives the car remarks on how 
smooth the transmission feels.

Thomas Moll
moltek@domain.elided
Competition Director
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Seattle WA
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- -----Original Message-----
From: Dave Granquist <Dave@domain.elided>=20
To: Thomas Moll <moltek@domain.elided>
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 12:57 PM=20
Subject: Re: Gear oil


>>Hi,
>>
>>I have two Alfa Romeos that both need good gear oil.
>>
>>One is a 1967 Giulia Super with what appears to be steel syncro rings.
>
>>
>>The other one is a 1974 Spider with moly syncro rings.
>>
>>Both cars use baulk ring syncromesh (porsche style.)
>>
>>Originally with the earlier car you were supposed to use "Shell
>Dentax".
>>Where as for the -74 they recommended "Shell Spirax 90 HD."
>>
>>What oil(s) would you recommend for these transmissions?
>>
>>Thank you for your prompt attention
>>Thomas Moll
>>
>>Ps a lot of my Alfa friends use Redline oil in their transmissions but 
they seem to disagree as to what specific oil to use.
>
>In the '67 Alfa transmission, I would recommend MT-90 (from '56 thru 
>'67)
>
>In the '74 Spyder transmission, I would recommend 75W90NS (from '68 on)
>
>I hope this will help clear some of the confusion.
>
>Thank you for your interest in Red Line Oil.
>


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