re:
"I find that it tends to leak out onto the spokes from centrifugal force when
it
gets hot on the highway"
A little clear silicone sealant around the spoke ends inside the hub prevents
this.
bs
Greg Lemon wrote:
> Is important to lube your splines, though not as important on a
> sheltered collector car as on a daily driver, I acquired an MGB many
> years ago upon which this had not been done and much swearing and
> application of brute force as well as consumption of soothing beverages
> was needed to pursuade wheel from hub.
>
> Bearing grease is often suggested, I find that it tends to leak out onto
> the spokes from centrifugal force when it gets hot on the highway, I
> have used anti-sieze compound with good results and less mess.
>
> As far as taking the knock offs off that is more a function of how hard
> they were whacked on than any grease used or not used, but still a good
> idea to lube these as well.
>
> Greg Lemon _______________________________________________
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