Stp.

Just followed the link. Agree with using it in the steering column, but not sure I agree with the guy that is going to use it in his rear axle.
 
Powerpunch, Bardahl and several others all have a similar product.
It has been used straight in steering boxes for many years in commercial trucks.
It greatly decreases steering effort and prolongs life of the unit.

Driving around with a steering box that leaks is the same mentality as having a gas tank or oil pan that leaks.
 
JD corn head grease has been great in my '32 box. Doesn't leak and when I peaked in after a few months of driving, everything is coated with it. Highly recommend it.
 
The 'late' steering boxes have some very tight clearances in them -49 up and only the correct liquid oils will suffice. We [NW Pacific area] have an expert steering box machinist locally, a V8er too! Newc
 
nothing beats the satisfaction of a correct repair [fix the leak] but in the mean time semi fluid grease will work JDs corn header is just one of many
 
STP will not stop the leaks in an early ford steering box, but might slow it down a little. John Deer corn head grease will fix most of it but there is no substitute for repairing the box properly. I have tried all of these things before. Regards, Kevin.
 
mrtexas said:
STP is not a lubricant, period.
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That is true.

Ccl4 is not listed as a lubricant either but it works much better than many things listed as "lubricants".

All I am saying is, people don't need to follow the herd if they want something better. LOL
 
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use 1/2 synthetic grease mixed with 1/2 synthetic trans doping mix up and force into box until it is full drive around and check the level. will not cook off like regular doping and as said before it is like power steering
 
I added a real lip seal to my 32 sector housing. I did not have to cut any metal. I made a paper baffle for the sector bore and filled the cavity with J B Weld. I did have to machine the epoxy for the seal. Never leaked again, I had a thread on the HAMB with pictures.
The seal lets you use the correct oil.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STP_(motor_oil_company)


STP Oil Treatment; the name was derived from “Scientifically Treated Petroleum”.[3] In 1961, the company was acquired by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation.


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https://www.stp.com/products/engine-fuel-systems/oil-engine-additives/
 
alanwoodieman said:
use 1/2 synthetic grease mixed with 1/2 synthetic trans doping mix up and force into box until it is full drive around and check the level. will not cook off like regular doping and as said before it is like power steering
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Now I'm curious. What is trans doping?
 
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