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#99276 02/14/2007 3:54 AM
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Does anyone know what type of grease that should be used in the shift linkage box that is mounted near the bottom of the steering column. This is the box that controls the movement of linkages going to the transmission.

Thanks in advance.

Bob

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Bob - originally it was white grease there, but anything that isn't too thick and can take a bit of heat works ... use lots, but don't pack it full .... and this question woulda been better in the dirveline or general forums, nothing electric involved grin

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#99278 02/14/2007 4:16 PM
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Bill: The grease I took out of the linkage box was what I would call very thick. Most was black but some in the corners was a rosy/burgandy color. I would assume that the later being in the corners was original. I would say the grease is about the consistancy of butter in a cool room, just spreadable but not runny. The linkage box is cast aluminum, shaft and internals are steel.

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The original grease gets hard & waxy after 50 years. A good lithium chassis or wheel brg. grease will work.


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