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Steering Knuckle Oil

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by russo, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. Jan 27, 2006
    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    I plan to change the seals on my steering knuckles tomorrow. They are currently RTVed and I want to try to get the felt seals back on them.

    I have looked at the lube order and it calls for GL III SAE 140. All I can find around here is a 75/140. Will that work or do I need to look harder?:?
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I'd politely suggest searching please. Knuckle pudding among other terms.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2006
    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    Thanks Sparky. Shoulda done that first.

    Sounds like what ever I do it will be both wrong and right. Guess I'll cook some puddin'.
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2006
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    (fingers in ears)

    LALALALALALALALALALALALA
     
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    Mudweiserjeep

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    R) Sound of the can opening is deafining...............R) :twisted:
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Flat towing questions...............
     
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    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Shhh, might wake Steve...
     
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    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    check a local bulk oil supplier.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Smiling and raising beer in right hand. :stout:
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hey Steve!
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2006
    Blue Goose

    Blue Goose New Member

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    I put 80/140 in mine and they haven't leaked yet. But I did a real fine job on the knuckles. Takes a lot of skill you know!
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2006
    wildwilly1965

    wildwilly1965 New Member

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    hey what is this knuckle pudding i use 90 wt and a couple shots of grease in mine its a 65 cj5 and i am from mt.morris pa
    reply to fordman_19912000@yahoo.com
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2006
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Knuckle pudding is a blend of gear oil and grease, about 50/50, so that the consistency is that of "pudding". Some guys have heated the mix for better consistency/easier mixing, then allowing it to cool before installing in the knuckles.
     
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