Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Any thoughts on using motorcycle chain lube for the front bushing of the pump? FYI it is thin when first discharged from can to run into the chain rollers, but then it thickens for a longer lasting better lubrication. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 If it is the black nasty graphite like stuff I used to use on m/c chains then I wouldn't use it. Isn't graphite and bronze bushings a no-no? Seems I recall that from somewhere in my cobwebs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I thought chain lube was white and non-graphite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, this is interesting, one black, one white. Dave, I do not think there is any graphite in this lube, but I will check the contents. Goes on, and in, kind of like a foam and then congeals, is probably the best way to describe it. I will get back to you.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Well, this is interesting, one black, one white. Dave, I do not think there is any graphite in this lube, but I will check the contents. Goes on, and in, kind of like a foam and then congeals, is probably the best way to describe it. I will get back to you.DougYeah....what you said about foam...that's the stuff I was thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 If it is the black nasty graphite like stuff I used to use on m/c chains then I wouldn't use it. Isn't graphite and bronze bushings a no-no? Seems I recall that from somewhere in my cobwebs!Direct from Bel-Ray:"Bel-Ray Chain Lube does not contain graphite. The Bel-Ray SuperClean chain lube is an emulsion type chain lube that goes on white and lubricates the rollers, plants and sprockets. SuperClean will not fling off and does not attract dirt."Now what do you think? To me sounds pretty good and frankly my exparience with using it other applications, it would seem to work very well. Still would like other thoughts.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Isn't the biggest question - "How does it react in water?" I think the issue of what it does once it gets into the cooling system would be the concern.See this post also: http://forums.aaca.org/f143/water-pump-grease-299831.html Edited March 17, 2011 by 1936 D2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 My question deals with the front bushing, the one by the fan which the manual calls for oil through the 2 holes. Probably not worded well, clearly. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Oops. My fault. I was picturing the later pumps that have a grease fitting on them, not the early ones that have the oil holes. Sorry for the distraction. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 LOL no problem. I have so much to learn I have to be sure I am on the right track.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Maybe I am confused so bear with me but the front bushing does ( or is supposed to ) have an oiler, it is a spring loaded ball bearing fixture. The manual is not in error. Most people remove this fitting and place a grease in its place and use the water pump grease mentioned I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 OK, kinda, sorta, seems no opinions on the lube. Guess I close this with I will let you know how it seems to work.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I wouldnt use anything else but what is already being used, I think that is why there has been nothing said, noone wants to have any blame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DodgeKCL Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you look up an antique Ford outfit like Mac's in Tonawanda NY they sell a grease gun cartridge of water pump lube/grease. I use it in all my CPDD vehicles. Yes it has the ugly blue oval on it but we just have to grin and bear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Jason, very good point. However in the case of this particular pump I'm not sure of what has been used recently other than the oil I used. It will be interesting to look at the pump on its way to me and see what I can detect. Also, can you help with rebuild info? I have decided I will try to do the rebuild myself. Diug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you are going to rebuild it than it prob. does not matter what has been used in the past but chances are the only thing it has seen is water pump grease, most people wouldnt consider using anything but what is supposed to be used because there is no point in taking chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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