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04-05-2011, 04:33 PM
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I have read that Teague uses amsoil 10 w 40 mcf in his no.6,s I read on amsoils web that this is equal to 80 /90 weight gear lube .So I wonder if this can be used in a bravo ?
04-06-2011, 07:56 AM
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The two fluids are only equal from a viscosity standpoint.
A 10w40 engine oil will have a similar pour rate, or viscositiy as an 80w gear oil oil at 210 F.
They do however contain different additive packages.
I am guessing that Teauge is using a 10w40 because of its low drag.
I am not familar with the gears/layout in a Number 6 drive, but if the layout is the same as a bravo, I don't know why it wouldn"t work.
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A 10w40 engine oil will have a similar pour rate, or viscositiy as an 80w gear oil oil at 210 F.
They do however contain different additive packages.
I am guessing that Teauge is using a 10w40 because of its low drag.
I am not familar with the gears/layout in a Number 6 drive, but if the layout is the same as a bravo, I don't know why it wouldn"t work.
Ken
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04-06-2011, 08:11 AM
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Dry sump and no cone clutch in a #6 drive.
04-06-2011, 08:25 AM
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If you are interested in researching gear oil I would suggest giving this company a call and talk to John.....
http://bravoshop.net/
He spoke for 45 minutes and taught me a lot about gear oil and the product that he carries. It is worth the call and product sounds like it will be completely worth it.
http://bravoshop.net/
He spoke for 45 minutes and taught me a lot about gear oil and the product that he carries. It is worth the call and product sounds like it will be completely worth it.
04-06-2011, 08:42 AM
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If you are interested in researching gear oil I would suggest giving this company a call and talk to John.....
http://bravoshop.net/
He spoke for 45 minutes and taught me a lot about gear oil and the product that he carries. It is worth the call and product sounds like it will be completely worth it.
http://bravoshop.net/
He spoke for 45 minutes and taught me a lot about gear oil and the product that he carries. It is worth the call and product sounds like it will be completely worth it.
04-06-2011, 09:35 AM
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True.. but I believe it will out preform anything that is available to the general public.
We will see... they are wanting an oil sample at the end of the season so they can track usage and trending.
It will either be the best $90 or worst $90 I ever spent for my lower unit.
We will see... they are wanting an oil sample at the end of the season so they can track usage and trending.
It will either be the best $90 or worst $90 I ever spent for my lower unit.
