Date:         Mon, 3 Sep 2018 08:21:56 -0400
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shifter rebuild
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
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As Jim suggests, Lithium grease is what I use.  You can get it in a spray
can.

Ken

On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 12:52 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> I use Moly-Graph... a graphite grease..
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Sta-Lube-SL3330-Moly-Graph-Pressure-Multi-Purpose/dp/B000KKJQL4/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FND6QXGH69VGGR01GQPF
>
> On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 9:29 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm not looking at it now, but I recalll that Bentley says that the upper
> > parts of the shifter mechanism, I guess meaning the parts you would
> > assemble through the cabin from above, are to be lubricated with lithium
> > white grease so as to limit potential staining to the interior. Don't
> know
> > about down below, but I use white grease spray there, too, because the
> > inevitable drips onto the spare tire are going to end up on you the next
> > time you have to remove it.
> >
> > Grease of any kind is a magnet to and keeper of dust and dirt, it isn't
> > just moly. With grease you have to limit access to dust and dirt. The
> good
> > thing about it is that once in place, grease don't move around much, and
> > grit that falls on the outside of two surfaces tends to stay there.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 9:07 AM Bruno Walser <bruno.walser@comcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I am in the process of rebuilding my shifter with a GoWesty shifter
> > rebuild
> > > kit. I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for the best
> > lubricant
> > > to use for the gear shift lever bearing. The Bentley says MoS2 grease.
> > > Isn't this the same grease that's used for CV Joints? It this indeed
> the
> > > best product? It see ms this type of grease traps dust and dirt.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any suggestions,
> > >
> > > Bruno
> > >
> >
>


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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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