Interested to know what kind of oil/grease people are using in the prop shaft. I had been using LM grease mixed with engine oil to make it runny but I do not think it is that good as after a short run I have mayonnaise coming out of the top ball race bearing.
Prop shaft oil
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Posts: 28 (11/07/08 03:39:13) |
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 Dave Marles |
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Posts: 868 (11/07/08 05:09:38) |
Mayo is coming out because water is coming up the prop tube. I use thin oil.
Dave
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grahame morgan |
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Posts: 20 (11/07/08 13:13:10) |
I think the main reason for the mayo is that the grease is not a waterproof type. Using something like an outboard type, Mecury Quicksilver will not emulsify.
I have been using this in my hydro flex shafts for years with no problems. However I do agree with Dave that a good quality thin oil is best. I have been using
oil mxed with a 'Slick 50' type additive. This tends to coat all bearing surfaces with a film of Teflon to reduce wear.
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HendricX |
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Posts: 42 (11/07/08 14:46:05) |
I tried gearoil and a 2/3-1/3 mix of ATF and STP.
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Fredde Cederberg |
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Posts: 376 (11/07/08 22:51:35) |
I use 50% STP and 50% transmission oil, works absolut perfect
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