<VV> Marine Lower Unit Gear Lube

[N. Joseph Potts]

The hypoid specification is NOT optional. If you can't qualify this lube as
hypoid (perhaps through one of its other specs), I'd definitely take a pass.
Hypoid DOES apply to your car (gears).

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

----- Original Message -----
From: <goofyroo at excite.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 9:40 PM
Subject: <VV> Marine Lower Unit Gear Lube


>
> Wal-Mart is closing out their supply of Pennzoil Marine Synthetic 75W-90
Lower Unit Gear Lube.  Its specs include API and GL-5.
>
> Only thing I notice missing that's usually specified for Corvair
differentials is "hypoid."
>
> Would this stuff be a good or bad choice for a '63 4-spd. without
Positrac?
>
> Michael Smith
> Dallas