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What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? #434845 08/11/09 02:32 PM 08/11/09 02:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL challenger70 OP master
challenger70 OP master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL	In reading through the FSM on rebuilding my 4 speed they refer to a general automotive grease or something similar I forgot exactly, what kind of grease is it? They refer to use it to hold roller bearings in place during assembly, etc.

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: challenger70] #434846 08/11/09 02:48 PM 08/11/09 02:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Regular gun grease. Or use vaseline.

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: MoparforLife] #434847 08/11/09 03:25 PM 08/11/09 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN DynoDave master
DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Just chassis grease, like you'd use for a ball joint. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: DynoDave] #434848 08/11/09 03:35 PM 08/11/09 03:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL challenger70 OP master
challenger70 OP master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL	cool thanks guys. Since I actually do not have any and was looking into getting some and a gun what is a good brand?

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: challenger70] #434849 08/11/09 03:43 PM 08/11/09 03:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,661 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,661 Eagle, Idaho	For wheel bearings I only use the mopar grease. The rest of the time I just use Valvoline, which can be had at pretty much any parts store.

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: Neil] #434850 08/11/09 04:03 PM 08/11/09 04:03 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	When used to just hold needle bearings in place, the main thing is that it is compatible with the lube. Otherwise, I'd suggest bacon grease for that great aroma when powershifting!

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: RodStRace] #434851 08/11/09 06:44 PM 08/11/09 06:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty master
Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: When used to just hold needle bearings in place, the main thing is that it is compatible with the lube. Otherwise, I'd suggest bacon grease for that great aroma when powershifting!

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: RodStRace] #434852 08/11/09 08:49 PM 08/11/09 08:49 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Quote: When used to just hold needle bearings in place, the main thing is that it is compatible with the lube. Otherwise, I'd suggest bacon grease for that great aroma when powershifting! You've been sniffing the grape scented diff. lube again, haven't you... DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: What is the "general Automotive Grease" in FSM? [Re: DynoDave] #434853 08/11/09 10:29 PM 08/11/09 10:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	Quote: Quote: When used to just hold needle bearings in place, the main thing is that it is compatible with the lube. Otherwise, I'd suggest bacon grease for that great aroma when powershifting! You've been sniffing the grape scented diff. lube again, haven't you... Anything is better than the smell of old diff lube with additive in it!

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