R26 gear oil condition.

[itt sangsinlert THAILAND]

Hi everyone.
I have checked the gear oil on my R26 gear chamber.The color is not clear and lots of small bubble.I'd like to know that the normal condition is like this or I already get problem in gear system.

[francisco martin vismara]

Yo tengo una R26 del año 1957 en un 99% original, y la estoy terminando, si necesitas algo tengo algunos repuestos que son dificiles de consegirlos

[Allan Atherton]

Is the gear chamber the transmission or the final drive? How long ago did you change the oil?

The oil there should be changed at least every 7,500 miles, and preferably every 5,000 miles or every year. The old oil should be clear but may be a little darker than when new. It is also normal to have some metallic fuzz or whiskers on the drain plug magnet.

Your oil probably has water in it, perhaps from condensation. You should change the oil and look at it again at 500 miles. It will probably be OK.

[itt sangsinlert THAILAND]

Hi Alan.
It very good to hear you again.My problem was in the gear chamber for the final drive chamber it still in good condition.
The gear oil was change 8 month ago, I am going to change it very soon and will see
if it ok or not.
Do you have any brand of oil to be recommened.
Thanks for your information...

[itt sangsinlert THAILAND]

Sory I can not under stand your language any more .could you try in English please

[Allan Atherton]

He said:
I have a 99% original 1957 R26. I am finishing it, if you need something I have some spare parts that are difficult to find.

[itt sangsinlert THAILAND]

Thanks you very much.Allan...