[AT] Semi OT - spray lube

[Mike M]

Thanks for the input guys, Steve, I think I'm going to give that a try, 
like you said expensive, but I don't need a lot.


Mike M

On 5/11/2016 2:16 PM, Stephen Offiler wrote:
> That's the beauty of the quality name-brand motorcycle chain lube (Bel Ray)
> that I use.  It is specifically formulated to NOT be a dirt magnet, for
> reasons I hope are obvious.  However, I've also got a cheaper lube marketed
> as motorcycle chain lube, some no-name brand from an auto parts store.  I
> bought that one for the drive chain on my snowblower, and therefore really
> don't care much about dirt. That one is pretty much just rebranded white
> grease.
>
> SO
>
>
> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 1:43 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>
>> I've been looking at some of the newer "dry" lubes they have out. Almost
>> like a graphite in held in suspension by a solvent. Spray it on the
>> joint and it penetrates and leaves the graphite behind, or whatever lube
>> they use.  I agree about the white lithium it's what I use now and is a
>> dirt magnet. Clean around my place isn't really an option ;0
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mike M
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/11/2016 1:04 PM, Len Rugen wrote:
>>> We always used the "white grease spray" on things like 4x4 shift
>> linkage, but it was as much "dirt attractant" as lube.  If they are the
>> typical rod and lever linkages, the lube probably won't stay at the wear
>> point for long anyway.  Clean and dry may a better long term solution than
>> greasy and dirty.
>>>
>>> Len Rugen
>>>
>>> rugenl at yahoo.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>       On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 11:34 AM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>    My newer compact tractor has numerous linkages underneath that would be
>>> too small for them to have  installed a zerk. What type of spray lube
>>> would you guys recommend?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts,
>>>
>>> Mike M
>>>
>>>
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