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by KeithP
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Jacking points
Replies: 11
Views: 6496

Re: Jacking points

Hello Willem,

I have a 1936 saloon with these jacking points. They should be JUST loose enough to allow the flexing of the road springs, but not so loose that they move when using the jack.

Good luck and best wishes,

Keith Perrin
by KeithP
Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Gearbox and rear axle oil
Replies: 15
Views: 8531

Re: Gearbox and rear axle oil

I have owned a 1947 Sixteen Sports saloon since 1969 and use GP50 in the gearbox (any thicker and the Freewheel stops working). I use an 80/90 gear oil in the rear axle, and 10/40 in the engine. The chassis lube reservoir has GP50 in it too. Everything seems fine after many years of regular use, so ...