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57 Original (worm gear) steering box lube

Started by chapingo17, 2018-04-04 21:00

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chapingo17

I recently rebuild the original steering box. I read a couple of articles many mention running molykote and 90W. I believe Ford originally ran a heavy oil. Just wondering what everyone else is using as lube.

KULTULZ

Quote from: chapingo17 on 2018-04-04 21:00

I recently rebuild the original steering box. I read a couple of articles many mention running molykote and 90W. I believe Ford originally ran a heavy oil. Just wondering what everyone else is using as lube.

Read This- http://www.stangerssite.com/lubrication.html
MEL DIVISION - 1958-1960

MERCURY - EDSEL - LINCOLN

KULTULZ

Here is the service replacement for C3AZ 19578-A-

MOTORCRAFT XG-1-E1

ESA-M1C75-B Is The Specification No for any other lube supplier.
MEL DIVISION - 1958-1960

MERCURY - EDSEL - LINCOLN

hiball3985

Worm and sector types use oil ( 57 Ford ). 1958 and later recirculating ball types use grease.
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

KULTULZ

The correct lubricant type will be identified in the appropriate model year OWNERS and/or SHOP MANUAL.
MEL DIVISION - 1958-1960

MERCURY - EDSEL - LINCOLN

hiball3985

From the 57 shop manual.
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

chapingo17


KULTULZ

Quote from: hiball3985 on 2018-04-06 07:27

From the 57 shop manual.

...hmmph...

THANK YOU for clarifying that...

I did not know.
MEL DIVISION - 1958-1960

MERCURY - EDSEL - LINCOLN