Assembly lube-- #0 grease?

[Blaze]

Are they the same?... someone mentioned to me several yrs ago to run a small amount in my bush-hog gearbox to prevent seal leakage.

 

[widman]

Assembly lube is generally high in ZDDP, although not necessarily. there is no legal description. #0 grease is the same as #2 but with less thickener.

In general, it is a bad idea. Exceptions to all rules, like when there are bad seals, but you will have less cooling, less settling of any debris, more emulsification of any moisture, etc.

I do recommend a light grease in steering boxes that once called for heavy oil. Cooling isn't an issue there, nor speed to throw off the grease.

 

[IH8mush]

Assembly lube,

Depends the assembly lube need for a auto tranny is comparable to a #1 grade
Assembly lube for a manual trans comparable to #2 or 3 grade,

And yes many lawn mowers commercial grade lawn a garden equipment will use a #00 grease

In gear boxes that are not well sealed,

 

[unDummy]

What is required by your gearbox?

 

[Blaze]

Originally Posted By: unDummy
What is required by your gearbox?
I don't have a manual but have been running Rotella 80w-90 in it. Its really old. The front seal weeps some.

 

[unDummy]

Step up to a 140wt and see how that works.

 

[Blaze]

Thanks I might try that next.

 

[98Auburn]

Blaze, if your seal is made from a rubber type compound. Try some Lubeseal in the gearbox. Google it. If the seal is't cracked it may not stop it but it will help. I have used this product in many applications. It works!