Or should I ensure they're topped up as a precaution? If so, what type of grease is used?
Cheers
Do brand new props come pre-greased (guess so)?
Or should I ensure they're topped up as a precaution? If so, what type of grease is used?
Cheers
It should do!
When you want to re-grease in the future, a good quality high melting point grease will do the trick. It should say on the tin/tube 'Suitable for
wheel bearings, prop shafts etc.'.
Unless Ford type "sealed for life" GRRRR>
Caber
My new prop has a sticker on it saying 'Please ensure this unit is fully lubricated with a Lithium based grease' so I will!
IMPORTANT don't over lubricate propshaft joints all you will do is stop the seals from keeping dirt out. Even greasing every 20K miles is probably too much.
That interesting. I was taught to put enough grease so that it pushes the dirty grease out.
What ever you do make sure your UJs are properly lubricated. I have seen two UJs fail allowing the prop to flail in the tunnel. Fortunately without
personal injury.
On inspection the spiders were dry as a bone and a very strong suspect of the cause of failure.
Rgds
Jim
Cheers guys.
quote:It was a similar story which prompted me to pose the question
On inspection the spiders were dry as a bone and a very strong suspect of the cause of failure.
