Jerry is right, last year I was experimenting with gear oils in the sm420s and found the same thing, the 90wt mineral oil seems to work the best if you are having issues with either the 3rd or clutch gear synchonizers

Last edited by sstock; 08/18/2019 2:47 PM.

1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration