Re: ihc-digest V6 #904

["John Hofstetter" <hofs@domain.elided>]

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>From: owner-ihc-digest@domain.elided (ihc-digest)
>To: ihc-digest@domain.elided
>Subject: ihc-digest V6 #904
>Date: Wed, Jun 16, 1999, 1:20 PM
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> Hey:
>
> With all this talk of white lithium grease, it got me to thinking.
>
> I bought a grease gun years ago, and some general purpose cup, chassis and
> water pump grease.  I filled the gun with this gooey mess and used it for
> years.  Then, I found out, there are all types of grease and some work
> better in certain applications than others (bearings vs plates for
> instance).  Since the gun was "packed" with one kind, it would mean
> cleaning it all out to pack another.
>
> Then, I discovered the cartridges that fit the gun.  Now, I could change
> cartridges and just pump out the small amount in the fill-line before use.
> Great.
>
> But still, I've read all the labels and a few reviews.  And, I'm still not
> clear.  What is the best grease for each type of application?  i.e. what
> brands and types of grease are binder nuts keeping on hand and for what
> specific purpose?  How does one dispense all the different types?  Are
> folks just using "universal" high temp bearing grease or some shortcut like
> that?
>
> Tom H.