What is the proper grease to use in this spindle?
1082947
I just use lithium grease from Walmart. A good friend of mine does small engine work for living and said that it's fine to use that. Side note, he said to grease them as often as possible.
1082948
I used a good, high quality wheel bearing grease. By the way, they're working well! I hope that helps Kevin!
794406
My advice is to take the spindle apart and enter the number that is on the bearing you have. That is how I obtained my bearings. You have to take it apart any how.
785265
Don't forget to get a can of PB baster,! It works excellent when you spray on every nut or screw and will also speed up the transfer of spindles etc. Get er done, Michele,!
510427
I use solid oils and leave in at all times. About once a year, or if I cook fish, I strain the grease and put it back after I have cleaned the unit.
119379
I don't know what the right oil to use is but I used heavy duty gear oil. Mine leaks too but I don't use it enough to worry about. For the price, I'm quite happy with it.
411124
I would check directly with the Royal Purple folks on that question. One of the key attributes of wheel bearing grease is its ability to withstand high heat levels. I'm not sure general use grease like 01312 contains those additives. You don't want to find out the hard way that it may not. All that being said, I have been using the Royal Purple 01312 on my cars and ATV's and its great stuff. The grease stays put, even on U-joints, and retains its lubrication properties long after regular grease has disappeared. Good stuff.
884376
This will mix with exiting grease in a bearing or other lube point. It is very thick and stays in place for a long time.
1577503
I use a lithium spray just around the pivot point, I imagine any actual grease is going to be quite messy
1515753
That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside... » Read More That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. « Show Less
899750
I have done that to another grease gun before. You would probably have to improve the seal on the plunger so that the oil wouldn't leak out. Hopefully no one ever pumped grease into those fittings on your machine.
1383217
Don't use this its for motorcycle cables. I asked my brother who builds flutes and he said bear grease. Not sure where you get it though.
993063
Yes! They come with grease fittings; however, this set does NOT come with the spindles pre-greased. Make sure to grease them up before use.
1519004
I don't know. I bought it to use on a 0 turn mower fittings. Seems to be a very good heavy duty grease.
1980133
Apply lubricant to the O ring (silicon grease), and this should make it easier to put it back together
1629666
My recommendation is a Dielectric Auto Tune-up Grease by "Permatex,"or a White Lithium Grease (spray can) or a Marine tube type used for outboard motors/trailers. Basically, a water proof/resistant type grease. If I remember correctly, the Mfr. had a preference for the auto tune -up grease. WD-40 lubricate is a fine product and will displace water, however it will wash awayfrom the interior O-rings found in the water nozzles. Perhaps, this may assist you.
487620
I would check with mfgr but I would think any oil will work to help season. Bacon grease works best for me
975445
You should not have any issues using this grease on those bearings. I have used RP products for years, I have been very impressed with the results of the grease.