Steering box oil
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Steering box oil
Hi gang, I hear there's a gear box lube folks are using instead of gear oil (which slowly leaks out, mine is, early box)... suggestions? Thanks. I looked through the wiki and did several searches without luck. Tons of info out there though on so many things! What a great resource this site is!
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Re: Steering box oil
I believe it is referred to as Corn Grease or something similar. I thought that Ross had mentioned that he carried it at one time. Going strictly on memory here, and it changes as I age.
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Re: Steering box oil
Probably this stuff. I think you mix it down a bit with reg. gear oil.
https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Dee ... 02562.html
https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Dee ... 02562.html
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Re: Steering box oil
Corn head grease. No mixing, works well but a little tricky to fill the box. Warm the grease first so it flows easier.
Theres quite a story about why John Deere developed the stuff but short version, it was feveloped so it wouldnt run past the heads on corn pickers.
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Theres quite a story about why John Deere developed the stuff but short version, it was feveloped so it wouldnt run past the heads on corn pickers.
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Re: Steering box oil
Huh … Learn something new every day here.greydog wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 7:56 pm Corn head grease. No mixing, works well but a little tricky to fill the box. Warm the grease first so it flows easier.
Theres quite a story about why John Deere developed the stuff but short version, it was feveloped so it wouldnt run past the heads on corn pickers.
Dan
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Re: Steering box oil
I have a steering box replacement in my future, I may try this Corn head grease.
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