The most logical explanation I've heard is essentially that the use of
grease might tend to keep any dirt 'in suspension', while any such dirt
might be more likely to settle out and therefore not be in constant
contact with the moving parts. But modern greases are certainly much
better than those of old; at least they don't dry out, etc.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Angelo Graham <agraham@execulink.com>
Hello LIst:B
Posting a couple of questions regarding lube for the trunions and
steering box. Recall the discussions around using an oil for the
trunions as opposed to a grease. Given today's synthetic greases, would
these do a good job in the trunions? Just worried about the heavy "oil"
running out of the trunions. Don't really look oil tight.B
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