The straight 90 weight mineral oil (not hypoid) that's specified for Ford N-series tractors is exactly what stovebolt 3 and 4 speeed transmisisons need. Our local source in the southeast USA is Tractor Supply Company, but I'm not sure if that business operates in other parts of the country. Jerry
Here is what Jerry is talking about and what I use in my ‘52 3100 three speed.
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