

| Subject: | Re: Shifter rebuild |
| From: | kenneth wilford (Van-Again) |
| Date: | Mon, 3 Sep 2018 08:21:56 -0400 |
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 > > > > > > -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
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