Re: The last "real" Alfa gearbox (was: Transmission oil)

To: "John Hertzman" <johnhertzman@domain.elided>, <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Subject: Re: The last "real" Alfa gearbox (was: Transmission oil)
From: bearbvd@domain.elided (Greg Hermann)
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:06:58 -0700
Cc: "Tom Sahines" <tsahines@domain.elided>, <hjohansen@domain.elided>
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Reply-to: bearbvd@domain.elided (Greg Hermann)
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 I
>would not assume that a corresponding upgrade was available for the Borg
>Warner synchronizers used in the earlier (or "real Alfa") gearboxes of the
>750, 1900, and earlier cars. I would certainly consult with the appropriate
>vintage guru before putting Spirax in one of these cars.

I have no idea which gear oil Alfa specified for these gearboses, but, in
general, Borg-Warner design "balk ring" type synchronizers work just fine
with Spirax (EP) type gear oils.

Greg

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