Grease in Gear boxes how much do you need?

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:22 am

Hi Guys
Just putting my hopfully final assembly togther and I have a question regarding the gear boxes on the tanks.
How much grease in the gear boxes do you use ?
Just a coating on the teeth or pack out the whole box?

Derek

Robin Ellis · Post by **Robin Ellis** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:05 pm

Hi Derek, I just thoroughly coated both gears.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:16 pm

Hi Derek,

Like Robin, I just applied generous amounts to both gears.

Regards

Tim

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:56 pm

Hello Derek

On both the Sherman and late Tiger I fitted a filler and drain plug, sealed the joints and filled the gear cases about 1/4 full with oil. The Tiger hasn't done a lot yet but the Sherman has done well on it. (No leaks either.)
Probably over the top but seemed a good idea at the time.

David

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:35 pm

Hi Guys
Thanks for the info I think I will just coat mine for now and see
how it goes.

Derek

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:44 am

I agree with the others, I just give both large driving grear and pinion gear on motors a generous coat of grease.

Although for ultimate cool factor the oil bath that David Ward made is just like the original vehicles. I'm surprised they don't leak! Silicone seals all.

I also coat the shaft the taper lock goes on with a coat of grease as well. I think this will prevent the steel taper locks from rusting or siezing on the shaft.

Bob