charlieannear Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Afternoon All What grease do you chaps use on your linkages etc? I'm guessing normal Castrol isn't any cop and I need a marine equivalent? I guess my next question would be: Where from and how much? C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Afternoon All What grease do you chaps use on your linkages etc? I'm guessing normal Castrol isn't any cop and I need a marine equivalent? I guess my next question would be: Where from and how much? C. Any waterproof wheel bearing grease will do. If you want to be real posh and can source it then silicone grease as used in the food industry for thier machinery is El cajones del Perros. Most boat shops Halfords The little shop at Cobbs Quay Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have to add that I was recommended to use copper grease. Not sure of the benefits but it works! Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have to add that I was recommended to use copper grease. Not sure of the benefits but it works! Terry. Copper grease is used to ensure that componants like the bolts that hold brake disks, cylinder head retaining bolts etc do not sieze in their respective threads due to the drying out of lubricant due to heat. Some people like to use it in connection with O/B because its got the word 'copper' in it. Total waste of time IMO Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 oh god I am agreeing with mike again! I wouldn;t use copper grease in a marine envionment for exposed items anyway - regardless of the cost. maybe as an antifouling? but nowhere near metal. Mercruiser 2-4C is a teflon based grease for linkages - good general purpose The other 2 main greases applications are roller/ball bearings and splines - teflon based greases are not generally good for the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Not sure if it's the proper name, I think it's called white grease due to the fact it's white and is a grease from a spray can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks chaps, got a tub of white grease from Force 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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