[GreenKeys] MITE UGC-41 is finally working!

[Randy or Sherry Guttery]

lobasa wrote:

> And put a better grease than was used.   The 
> grease is hardened in a few places.
>    I am thinking about putting Lithium grease instead of the dark
> brown grease that was on it.  Some say the Lithium stay where
> you put it.

About the best lithium "out there" is Lucas Red Tacky grease. It's thin
enough to use a turkey baster to apply it (which is great for shooting
into bearings and such) - yet even when applied (too) heavy on gears -
very little "slings" off... It really does stay put. Unfortunately - the
smallest package it's available in - is 14.5 oz "standard" grease gun
tubes - and at around $5 - it's pretty pricey compared to most greases -
  however - no more than we use on these TTYs - that tube will likely
last you a lifetime (and I find new uses for it all the time). It has
both excellent heat and pressure withstand ratings - not to mention i

http://www.comcents.com/tty/tty4.html

and more here:

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=46&catid=2&loc=show

just my .02
-- 
randy guttery

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