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How much grease?
Supposedly a good "High Temperature" graese will not run. If it does, the friction will increase and the hub will get warm. So grease in the hub will stay in the hub if it's good grease. Of course, I'm the kind of guy who thinks that a small amount of DOT 3 may be beneficial when added to DOT...- cranetruck
- Post #19
- Forum: The Deuce
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How much grease?
Gary, grease in the hub is a waste. Bearing grease is designed to stick to the rollers, the extra grease in the hub really doesn't do anything. Get whatever good quality grease is available near you and put a hand on the wheel hubs after a drive to make sure nothing gets overheated. Gear oil...- cranetruck
- Post #14
- Forum: The Deuce
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How much grease?
PS Magazine on the cork seal: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album11&id=ps311_p26_27_cork_seal&op=modload&file=index&name=gallery&include=view_photo.php- cranetruck
- Post #12
- Forum: The Deuce
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How much grease?
That's where the seals come in. :-) A leaky outer seal will cause the gear oil from the axle housing to get to the bearings. Not a bad thing in itself if you keep rolling, but if the deuce stays parked for a long time, the oil will run off the bearings and rust will set in. Fix the seal(s)!- cranetruck
- Post #8
- Forum: The Deuce