[TR] 90w oil or grease

[Paul Tegler]

agree with the logistics of how grease has changed since the 60s-70s, 
but the reason for oil was to allow bronze bit that wear (faster than 
the steel upright) to fall through the oil to the bottom rather than 
remain in suspension and act as a grinding compound in the contact area.

ptegler


On 4/19/2023 3:34 AM, Mark Bradakis wrote:
>
>
> On 4/18/23 7:05 PM, Harry wrote:
>> Age old question.  I am rebuilding my 1974 TR6 front suspension with 
>> a Roadster Factory complete kit.  I have always used bearing grease 
>> on the lower trunnions.  I am wondering what the latest consensus is 
>> on oil versus grease.  Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.  
>> Thanks   Harry M.
>>
> You'll be fine using any good, modern grease.  Back 60, 70 years ago 
> oil was specified because it stayed a liquid, while greases common to 
> the era would often harden, get waxy and no longer flow.  So they 
> wouldn't keep the parts lubricated.  Not an issue these days.  We used 
> to use a blue. lithium based marine grease at Bailey's back before 
> Mike retired.  Might have been a Sta-Lube product, I don't rightly 
> recall.  The perils of getting older!
>
> mjb.
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