Ralph Whitaker Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Have been using this for years in my classics and found it to be excellent oil, however my local supplier has ceased to stock it. I went online and found it for £27 per 5 litre at several places inc direct from Morris oils. I then came across this; .ebay.co.uk/itm/303929453706 £20.50 each or 3 or more for £17.63 So I ordered four (free delivery), which should be plenty for this year and next. Just thought I would pass on this bargain to the rest of you. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Here is an easier link for you Ralph MORRIS 20W50 GOLDEN FILM CLASSIC ENGINE OIL (5 Litres) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303929453706 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks Ralph, a number of us in teh group use Morris, have for years, and found it excellent. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thank you, I've placed my order! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ANFRUSSELL Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks for the tip off Ralph - 15 litres ordered. Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 All gone now! Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markaluge Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I found a matching price at the following link https://www.classic-oils.net/Morris-Golden-Film-20W-50?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxfSR16zM7wIVWQOLCh1F3A5sEAAYASAAEgL2X_D_BwE What oils do people recommend for the gearbox and rear differential? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 My oil delivery arrived this morning, literally 24 hours after placing the order. Great service as well as a good price. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted March 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 9:28 PM, markaluge said: I found a matching price at the following link https://www.classic-oils.net/Morris-Golden-Film-20W-50?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxfSR16zM7wIVWQOLCh1F3A5sEAAYASAAEgL2X_D_BwE What oils do people recommend for the gearbox and rear differential? I used this in my overdrive gearbox. Designed for older gearboxes and contains no extreme pressure additives. For the back axle I used an EP90. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markaluge Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Many thanks Ralph, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted March 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/27/2021 at 9:18 AM, Ralph Whitaker said: I used this in my overdrive gearbox. Designed for older gearboxes and contains no extreme pressure additives. For the back axle I used an EP90. Ralph Having said that, I am starting to wonder if that was the correct oil to use. The workshop manual says engine oil for the gearbox, and mine is reluctant to go into second until thoroughly warmed up, so maybe the 90 weight oil is not letting the synchro rings do their job. May well drain it and try engine oil. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Hi Ralph, do not use 'engine oil' as such it may contain detergents etc. Perhaps use a 20/50 type oil - this apprx 40 weight oil. So why not use a gear oil such as Penrite GB40 - this is what it is made for, oger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 21 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi Ralph, do not use 'engine oil' as such it may contain detergents etc. Perhaps use a 20/50 type oil - this apprx 40 weight oil. So why not use a gear oil such as Penrite GB40 - this is what it is made for, oger Thanks Roger, yes I think 90 is too thick when cold, although OK when warm. Haynes manual lube chart says GTX for gearbox, same as engine, that is of course a 20/50. I will have a look for some Penrite GB40. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 I've used Morris's straight 40, in GB and OD for years without issue. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Thanks Roger, yes I think 90 is too thick when cold, although OK when warm. Haynes manual lube chart says GTX for gearbox, same as engine, that is of course a 20/50. I will have a look for some Penrite GB40. Ralph In Australia many of us use Castrol VMX80 for the box. It is excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markaluge Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 How much oil is required for a drained gearbox and rear differential? Sorry I’m being lazy as I’m sure it will be in the manual somewhere Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 3/27/2021 at 9:18 AM, Ralph Whitaker said: I used this in my overdrive gearbox. Designed for older gearboxes and contains no extreme pressure additives. For the back axle I used an EP90. Ralph After being advised to use Penrite GB40 I looked for it with the intention of changing the gearbox oil this weekend. I am now confused, Penrite themselves say that GB40 is a 20/70 multigrade oil designed to replace straight 40 and 20/50 oil. One of their suppliers goes further and states that this is roughly equivalent in viscosity to 90 weight gear oil. So, would I be wasting my time and money changing the Golden Film AG90 I already have. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 That is a bit confusing I agree. but I would go with what you have and not worry. I think the important thing is the no additives for gearboxes and OD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel C Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 OD box and used SAE 30 for 25 years now, now worries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldBob Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Just had a 'box for my TR2 with an A type OD fully rebuilt by Pete Cox and his son Tom. I'm certain there are plently of suitable oils out there but Pete recommended the Penrite GB30 / GB40 products so thats what I've gone with. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, OldBob said: Just had a 'box for my TR2 with an A type OD fully rebuilt by Pete Cox and his son Tom. I'm certain there are plently of suitable oils out there but Pete recommended the Penrite GB30 / GB40 products so thats what I've gone with. Bob +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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