The research agrees with the journey I took on this a few years back.... The trick is therein to find a straight GL4. I didn't have any luck at CDN Tire and the other retail haunts.
Here is one product that claims to be safe on brass gears. The company website lists several Calagary retailers.
MTL® 75W80 GL-4 Gear Oil
Popular for BMW (before 1993), Honda and Acura, Ford Focus, late-model Mini Cooper, Dodge & Jeep NV 1500, 3500, and 5600www.redlineoil.com
I can't tell what the picture is of? Am I the only one?View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things
I can't tell what the picture is of? Am I the only one?
View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things
View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things
Hey Craig, that's ugly looking gear lube you removed, any evidence of brass/bronze filings?
I have a King Canada 4"x6" with very low mileage should really replace my gear lube as well. Are you pleased with using MotoMaster Extreme SAE 80W - 90 gear oil?
No filings that I can see, just real sludgy and dark. Maybe some fine fine brass/bronze particles in it.
I'm using this https://www.redlineoil.com/mtl-75w80-gl-4-gear-oil not the MotoMaster stuff.
Thanks Craig, unsure who carries Red Line MTL 75W80 GL 4 Gear Oil in MJ although Peavey Mart might.
I got it at a PartSource store. That link I provided has a suppliers list, it will tell you if there are any suppliers near you.