Subject: RE: grease?
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Mar 19, 2005, 4:19 AM
Post ID: 1718567604
It might, but I've not tried it. I don't know.
Robert Hawkes wrote:
Hey Greg, Assembly Lube is very sticky and stays put. Would that work or does it fly off with heat? Bob HAwkes -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bender [mailto:gr-@thisoldtractor.com] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:15 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: grease? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a FREE* 5 Megapixel Digital Camera - yours to keep! http://click.topica.com/caadeMob1dfltb7ukc8a/5Megapixel Digital Camera Promotion ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ah, the eternal question: To grease or not to grease the splines on the transmission input hub. I've found that typical grease on any of the Guzzi splines (clutch input hub, drive shaft, and rear wheel hub) simply heats up and flies off. This goes mostly without notice on everything except the rear wheel hub, where it spins out on the rim and tire making a mess of things. That being said, I think it is important for these splines to be lubricated. If not, it is just metal working against metal and the result is a shorter life (and quicker notching, IMHO). A while back, someone in the MGNOC newsletter suggested using AmSoil Synthetic Fifth Wheel & Open Gear Compound. My experience has been very positive with this product and it has not spun out all over my rear wheel. When I put a new rear main seal in the Quota, I put it on the splines on the transmission input hub. I've experienced no ill effects. I've used it on all of the drive shaft/u-joint splines as well as the rear wheel hub splines on both the Quota and the Ambassador. I'm sure there are other really good products out there, but this is one with which I have good experience. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/gfw.aspx Ted Ward wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Erase wrinkles without Botox! Nexiderm SP is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 68% Click here to start your free trial today. http://click.topica.com/caadfBNb1dfltb7ukc8f/Nexiderm ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender