Chevy/cckw steering box lubrication

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G506
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Chevy/cckw steering box lubrication

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Just rebuilt the steering box on the Chevy, and I was wondering if I could use grease as an alternative to oil. Has anyone got any thoughts or have experience on doing this?
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Re: Chevy/cckw steering box lubrication

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I have put grease in mine for 30 years with no problems
Dr Deuce Over 50,000 driven miles in a CCKW
1942 CCKW closed cab shopvan
1943 CCKW closed cab cargo w/M32 MG mount
1944 CCKW open cab LeRoi Kompressor
1944 CCKW open cab F1 Aircraft fueler tanker
1945 CCKW open cab cargo w/artic cab
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Re: Chevy/cckw steering box lubrication

Post by 42 chevy »

I use PENRITE steering box lubricant, it has the consistency of a 600w. There is a dealer on the west coast.

http://www.penriteoil.com/uk/pispdf/UK% ... 20Lube.pdf

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Re: Chevy/cckw steering box lubrication

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Thanks Doc and John,
the Penrite grease looks perfect, I will try to find a UK distributor.
Thanks again
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