| Author | Message | ||
| ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
Registered Member Username: Chucks Post Number: 1164 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.3.11.43 Rating: N/A |
Man, I didn't know I needed a degree in Chemical Engineering to work on a bus! Da book says to use only molybdenum disulfide grease on the slack adjusters. After looking for such an animal at the usual places, I called one of the manufacturers, who gave me a more technical explanation than I wanted to hear, but no firm outcome of how to put the stuff in my hand! I got the impression that this is perhaps a technology that has been eclipsed by something else, but what that is isn't clear. The closest hint I have is that it might be similar to roller bearing grease used on cars with disc brakes. Does anyone have any insiight about what I should be squirting in there? | ||
| Glenn Williams (Glenn)
Registered Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 106 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 216.163.57.67 Rating: N/A |
I had molybdenum once, and the doctor said it was only slightly contaigous to prarie dogs in upper New York State. LOL! | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 147 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.51.192 Rating: N/A |
Chucky,the Eagle uses lithium grease (nlgi) grade 1 might help same slack adjusters | ||
| John Lacey (Junkman42)
Registered Member Username: Junkman42 Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 204.49.140.191 Rating: N/A |
Chuck, My manual says to use moly on the tag axle pivots, but calls for lithium on all of the other fittings. Moly grease is available at any tractor supply and most auto stores. I use chevron ultra lithium, which is red and easy to spot when greasing. I maintain a fleet of antique tractors and various greases do serve better in some applications. Just My two cents worth. John | ||
| Dan West (Utahclaimjumper)
Registered Member Username: Utahclaimjumper Post Number: 74 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 208.66.38.115 Rating: N/A |
Moly lube is available at all NAPA stores, it will be jet black.>>>Dan | ||
| ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
Registered Member Username: Chucks Post Number: 1165 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.240.104.93 Rating: N/A |
Well it wasn't at the NAPA I went to - that was when I started getting crabby!  Sourcing stuff is a real pain for me. Spend all my time runnin' around and it takes away from the real work. I need an assistant! ('bout 23, with long legs would do just fine. But I'd never get any work done with her around either... ) But it sounds like it's not that hard to find, so I'll do the rounds in a day or two. Thanks again, guys! | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 754 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.48.5 Rating: N/A |
Chuck... Napa does have it or can easily get it. It comes in tubes for your grease gun. They sell 5 or 6 different greases in those tubes Can get confusing. It is dark grey or black. Also you can buy it from McMaster Carr and get it shipped to you. They have great FAST service and provide a complete description of the different greases they sell; which is probably 20 or more. You could also check some of the current manufacturers of slack absorbers to see what they recommend now-a days | ||
| larry currier (Larryc)
Registered Member Username: Larryc Post Number: 149 Registered: 2-2007 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Auto slacks don't like much grease. Its always the greasy ones that don't work right. I live in an area where the only grease that won't wash out is boat trailer wheel bearing grease. Stays put for a year in Seattle under daily truck service. | ||
| ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
Registered Member Username: Chucks Post Number: 1166 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.2.16.83 Rating: N/A |
Napa 1. nope. Napa 2. nope. OReillys. nope. Ace Hardware. nope. Independent Auto Supply place. nope. Pep Boys. yep. HUH? Waitadangminnit. Pep Boys?! Where the little girls go for their terrycloth steering wheel covers??!! Yep. Hmmph. (I'm out beyond suburbia these days and driving 30 miles to a real man's store was too much trouble. ;) ) (Message edited by chucks on November 17, 2007) |