I'm looking for what is the best lube to use that will adequately lubricate the upper, and especially lower bushing in my rebuilt idler box....
Thanks
Mike
Idler Box Lube
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Idler Box Lube
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Re: Idler Box Lube
Would this be good to use ?
Moly-Graph® Extreme Pressure Multi-Purpose Grease, 3 Wt Oz No. SL3144
https://www.crcindustries.com/products/ ... L3144.html
Moly-Graph® Extreme Pressure Multi-Purpose Grease, 3 Wt Oz No. SL3144
https://www.crcindustries.com/products/ ... L3144.html
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Re: Idler Box Lube
There has been a lot of discussion in the past about a liquid grease that Ross at Sports Imports has available to replace gear oil in the steering box, and I would presume the Idler box as well.
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Re: Idler Box Lube
What you want is classified as EP00 pourable grease. You can get it pretty much anywhere in any brand. It is sometimes referred to as steering gear grease, while farmer types call it cornhead grease.
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Re: Idler Box Lube
Thanks very much to both of you for the info. I'll look into each of these ideas..
P.S. I just googled some info on both of these kinds of lubricant....VERY informative...and sound exactly what is needed for these steering and idler boxes. Thanks Again guys !
Mike
P.S. I just googled some info on both of these kinds of lubricant....VERY informative...and sound exactly what is needed for these steering and idler boxes. Thanks Again guys !
Mike
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Re: Idler Box Lube
The steering box take gear oil (or cornhead grease as mentioned) the idler I believe has a zerk fitting and a good quality nlgi #2 grease should suffice. I use Lucas red n tacky but it's all about the same.
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Re: Idler Box Lube
Moss Motors now has steering box grease also.
https://mossmotors.com/steering-box-lube-by-dynolite
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https://mossmotors.com/steering-box-lube-by-dynolite
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