There seems to be differing opinions regarding the use of a moly grease in certain types of bearings (Friction -vs- Non-Friction bearings) Specifically, how do you grease experts feel about using a moly grease in auto u-joints?
I prefer a moly grease in U-joints; have used it for years. Grease every 50,000 miles.
Don't blow the grease out of the seals and use a hand pump; not the station high pressure greasers.
MolaKule, I am glad you posted that.. I have been using moly grease in my chaisis and u-joints exclusively. I was worried because the owneres manual say lithium for one application and Moly for another. I simply figured moly all around was an upgrade and I only have to use 1 grease gun.
quote: Originally posted by MolaKule: I prefer a moly grease in U-joints; have used it for years. Grease every 50,000 miles.
Don't blow the grease out of the seals and use a hand pump; not the station high pressure greasers.
I use Redline CV-2 in my joints. Funny that you mention not to blow it out the seals. My
manual(s) (yes more than one) Specifically states to purge it out the seals. Tom Woods also advised me to do this to my driveshaft he built for me. (250 dollar driveshaft w/double cardan CV and 1310 on other end).
I see what you mean now. Your talking about a full blowout as in DAMAGING the seal. I understand now what you were saying.
The CV-2 seems pretty good but I had a real problem with some type of red fluid bleeding out of two of my spare tubes all over the place and bleeding out of the grease gun. This was really discouraging to me since it is like 7-8 bucks a tube and I have to wonder if the loss of all that light fluid RUINED the grease in the tube. Sure made a mess in my oil cabinet...