Recent content by md20

I agree 100% Sarge on the non-mixing of greases. I only mix the same type of grease period. To me compatibility charts are for emergency use only. Even then, I would remove and replace once the emergency was over.

Ignore the last part of my reply about the aluminum complex not being compatible. I was using an old chart that is incorrect. Aluminum complex is compatible with lithium complex greases. I would suggest reading this article about grease compatibility...

Something to remember about the schaeffer 238 grease is that it is a aluminum complex grease. Make certain that it is compatible with whatever grease you are currently using or make certain that you clean out the bearings extremely well before switching greases. Here is an article about grease...

I would stay away from a grease with moly in it. Calcium sulfonate is the way to go. Moly reacts with water and forms sulfuric acid. calcium sulfonate alone is also better for the environment. Also, the schaeffer grease is an aluminum complex grease and is incompatible with all other greases. If...

What kind of failures are you having?

When I raced in SCCA GT3, I used the redline CV2 grease and was very happy with it. Much cheaper than the Lucas product too.

It is the european version of the CAT 5Moly grease. They get it from a CAT dealer out of England.

I'm sure that you have seen splatter on the wheels of trailers. That splatter is usually grease that has leaked from the hub. When grease reaches its dropping point and liquefies, it can get through the seals and leak away. The same thing can happen to grease in various motors. As they heat up...

I just thought that I would chime in because I see so many people on here comparing Timken Load information as if it was significant when in reality it really isn't. According to Timken's own website, "It was generally assumed that the higher the O.K. value, the more load the lube could hold...

Mike, Have you considered using a calcium sulfonate complex grease versus the LC with moly. Moly is a bit corrosive. I've seen calcium sulfonate greases with EP levels that moly has and with water washouts of less than 3%.