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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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I have torn my column apart to clean and replace all of the bearing in preparation of installing a Steeroids system and am ready to begin the reassembly. I have look just about everywhere and was wondering what type of grease/oil do I need to use when putting everything back together? Thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I'm using synthetic wheel bearing grease. It never melts and is great for bearings.
I've never seen any suggestions anywhere though.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I've used Valvoline synthetic. Mobile 1 seperates and the oil part leaks out, don't like it.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Teflon

http://www.sandsmachine.com/grease_t.htm
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Send a PM to Jim Shea and ask his advice. He worked at Saginaw and knows what was used originally. 'Off the cuff' I would suggest using the synthetic grease for the reasons mentioned above. But, there may be better choices and Jim would know if that is the case.
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