White lithium or white lighting grease...

[WoodiE]

Ok I've got my forward conversion kit installed and everything seems to work fine in the dry installation. Now I'm going to pull it all apart again finish the clean up and then re-lube everything.

However what grease would you guys recommend? White lithium grease or a grease called White Lighting which is wax based?!?



-Michael

 

[RatzoRC]

I would go with something that is silicone base.
Why not buy something made for diffs?
I like Tamaiya diff grease. It's like glue.

 

[robmob]

Between the 2 choices, I would use the lithium.

 

[olds97_lss]

What gears are you putting it on? The ring/pinion or inside the cup for diff action? If it's for the ring/pinion, go with white lightning. It's what I use and it stays on the gears for a long time. My savage rear diff is about 2 gallons old and the ring/pinion still look like new. Granted, I have an aluminum diff housing, but the gears still look good.

 

[WoodiE]

Well being the forward conversion kit is for the Tranny I'm guessing I'm talking about the tranny, not the diffs



-Michael

 

[olds97_lss]

Woa... sorry... I totaly spaced.

Still, I run with the white lightning inside the trans. It doesn't fling off and transfer to the case or anywhere but where you put it. Well... not like grease or oil does.

I used white lightning inside my revo trans when I did the FOC 3 gallons ago.

 

[ZANDOR]

What about a dry graphite lube?
That would better IMO.To lessen drag.Just a thought.

 

[WoodiE]

Zandor - where can I get some of this graphite lube, who makes it?



-Michael

 

[ZANDOR]

3M and loctite makes it.
Here is one I found.
http://www.graphitestore.com/itemDetails.asp?item_id=1574&prd_id=34&cat_id=28&curPage=1

This will keep the gears running smooth as silk.
With out the hassle and drag of grease.

 

[WoodiE]

Zandor,

This stuff will stay on the gears huh? The idea of an "extra-fine dry graphite powder" makes me wonder how well it works. Do you use this stuff?



-Michael

 

[ZANDOR]

Zandor,

This stuff will stay on the gears huh? The idea of an "extra-fine dry graphite powder" makes me wonder how well it works. Do you use this stuff?



-Michael

In the past I have..With all my monster trucks.I had no problems with it..
I now only run buggys and gassers..
The dry lube will stick to the surface it is applied too.

 

[WoodiE]

Ok i picked up a tube of thie graphite lube and either there is a trick to it that I'm not aware of or I got the wrong stuff.

It's graphite lube and it's POWDER, whats the trick to get this powder to even stick to anything other then the bottom of the tranny or did I get the wrong stuff?


-Michael

 

[speedticket75]

come to think, I'm gona relube my diffs next month on my savage25.......it has 4gear diffs.........what would be the best oil/grease for this........also what oil should i put in the 3speed transy ? i like silicone based oils for rc......

 

[ZANDOR]

Woodie
You only need a little in there.Turn your gears while you work it in to the gears.
You won't see it really stuck on them because its so fine.Then dump out the rest.It will not hurt to have a little in there as fine as it is.

If you were to run your finger over a gear you will see that it is in deed all over the gears..You finger will be black.

 

[WoodiE]

If you were to run your finger over a gear you will see that it is in deed all over the gears..You finger will be black.

To late I already found that part out, haha.

Ok I'll try this out, if it doesn't work I'll send ya the bill. :idea:




-Michael

 

[ZANDOR]

To late I already found that part out, haha.

Ok I'll try this out, if it doesn't work I'll send ya the bill. :idea:




-Michael

LMFAO....
Its like anti-seize And it spreads like wild fire

 

[Karl M]

Just thought I would offer my 2cents. I use a solid dry film lube on Army helicopters, it is mostly graphite and is applied as an aeresol. It works pretty good for its applications and serves as a corrosion preventitve compound. Its also a favorite for chain tubes on recumbent bikes. I think you will be pleased with it.

 

[ZANDOR]

Just thought I would offer my 2cents. I use a solid dry film lube on Army helicopters, it is mostly graphite and is applied as an aeresol. It works pretty good for its applications and serves as a corrosion preventitve compound. Its also a favorite for chain tubes on recumbent bikes. I think you will be pleased with it.

Dry Molly lube..Is what it is..Its good for areas that get alot of moisture..
in this case the tranny is pretty much sealed.

 

[WoodiE]

Its like anti-seize And it spreads like wild fire

Again to late... when I tested this and noticed it was powder then tried to wipe it off only to find out this crap was only spreading all over my towel I decided to go wash my hands... though that didn't help much either.



-Michael

 

[Karl M]

Dry Molly lube..Is what it is..Its good for areas that get alot of moisture..
in this case the tranny is pretty much sealed.

The stuff I used comes out as a dark grey color and drys solid, I guess that is Molly Lube. Sorry, my bad.