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So, is it really better, or do "we" just feel better using something different. I remember when everyone on our campus farms went to Kendall Super Blu, then it was Cen-pe-Co. Right now it is Kama Sutra oils!
I got to thinking about that so did Bob's water test
on some greases in my collection.
Nevastane HT/AW 2 which is a H1 food grade grease with an aluminum complex thickener did seem to emulsify with water
as did Keystone Zeniplex which H2 which is also aluminum.
I not sure why I never tried the water test on these aluminum greases I just assumed it would be waterproof.
Lubriplate Pur Tac is an aluminum complex H1 grease and it didn't
On the flip side MPC's LP-10 lithium and Century Lubricants T-80 (Fuchs)also lithium didn't appear to.Amsoil GLC will emulsify but it seems to resist for awhile.
I been using Schaeffer's #221 in our farm equipment for about two years now and I really believe for the price It's hard to beat, it will stay where you put it won't emulsify water.
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By the way, when I switch over to Schaeffer's this year, can I safely just start pumping it in regarding compatability? I have tractor/loader pins, u-joints, axle spindles,etc.. Clutch throw out bearings? What about warranty and the manuals recommending lithium.
I had no trouble switching at all regarding compatability or at least I didn't see any issues with it. and as to the manuals recommendations I question their knowledge unless they are asking for specific test it must meet.
I do like NLGI's GCLB certs for wheel bearings with disk brakes and I did decide to use Amsoil GLC on the throw out on our MF 1160 as it would seem to flow better in the bearing when it's cold and the bearing is expected to start spinning from a dead stop, at least that's what I concluded from the one paper I have on the Apparent Viscosity of Greases
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Thanks gentlemen - just trying to start up some lively discussion
Grease need's some lively dicussion, I know I have a lot to learn about it.
[ April 11, 2004, 05:30 PM: Message edited by: RB Shannon ]