some info on greasing bearings from timken. 
http://www.timken.com/en-us/products/lubrication/technical/Pages/info.aspx

one of the pdfs (greasing roller bearings) does warn about overfilling housings. 

well, I think I've flogged this greasy horse enough

alistair

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On 2012-04-20, at 12:52 PM, neil n wrote:

> Alistair.
> 
> Up in Canada we have this: (maybe in US too?)
> 
> http://www.nitrolube.com/products/grease/
> 
> From the sounds of it, may be very similar to what Scott uses.
> 
> I have some downstairs. It's tacky as all get out. Can't say for sure
> if it's ok for wheel bearings though. A quick look at there website
> and I don't see mention of that application. Mind you there is mention
> of "race car bearings" in one of the videos.
> 
> Neil.
> 
> On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> the grease I have used lately ..
>> the last couple of years on several wheel bearing jobs is ..
>> either ....
>> Lucas brand 'Red N Tacky # 2'
>> Mulit-purpose EP  Grease,
>> fortified with Anti-seize .
>> For maximum surface protection
>> 540 F drop point
>> NLGI Automotive wheel bearing and chassis lubricant GL-LB
>> 
>> OR ..
>> Valvoline Crimson Heavy-Duty Grease Applications ....for
>> trucking, mining, construction, agricultural
>> NLBI No 2.
>> it also says NLGI Automotive chassis lubricant LB ..
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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