Author Topic: High content lead grease where to buy ? (Read 6001 times)

topari · « **on:** June 17, 2014, 02:10:44 pm »

Is such a product still available in Australia ?

Nathan S · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:13:18 pm »

What does lead do for grease?

topari · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:25:19 pm »

Noise reduction and cushioning.

marshallmech · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2014, 10:37:36 pm »

use graphite grease

topari · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2014, 10:51:36 pm »

Thanks. Lead would be better, thinking about mixing my own batch.

Tim754 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:04:13 pm »

Mostly prohibited and withdrawn from general public sale. Industrial use in controlled areas. Ultra fine lead particles easily adsorbed via the skin easier via cuts and abrasions , can also be ingested orally. Lead toxins gets in ya and like mercury stays in ya . Use of modern graphite based is just as good lubrication or better.

Think to yourself my friend ,Why were leaded petrol and lead based paints removed from sale?

topari · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:12:06 pm »

Thanks, I have runs test with (MoS2) Molybdenum disulfide grease, and seems okay. Gears are quiet and engage easily.

Tim754 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:14:34 pm »

Cheers and a long healthy life mate

Tim754

topari · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:20:18 pm »

Quote from: Tim754 on June 19, 2014, 08:14:34 pm

Cheers and a long healthy life mate Tim754

Thanks

Mick D · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:29:30 pm »

I pulled the rear seats permanently out of my wagon recently.
I could then hear the diff.
noise is wear.
I changed the diff oil before I went to Victoria and put a wee bit of Molybdenum disulphide in,,,,,
it is now as quiet as a lamb on a hamburger. Good shit.

TT5 Matt · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2014, 10:21:12 pm »

ive got some noise in my diff as well and I was going to try moreys in it as its very thick but ill try the m/disulphide in it so where do you buy it/is it a grease or just a oil?

pancho · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:05:24 am »

I had a customer copmplaining about a whine in the diff,

I told him it was a matter of apinion.

On lubricants, lead is a health problem, plus it settles out, graphite works well but it should not be used on ball or roller bearings, as it rolls into lumps under the roller or ball and significantly shortens bearing life. Molybden di sulphide is far superior for minimum friction and long life. The old Bardahl product is excellent for protection of friction but is corrosive on steel in the long term and highly destructive on plain bearings.

dkupf · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:35:10 am »

Probably because I'm creature of habit I still use the Pro-Ma mbl grease in my bearings

topari · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2014, 12:42:36 pm »

Quote from: dkupf on June 22, 2014, 10:35:10 am

Probably because I'm creature of habit I still use the Pro-Ma mbl grease in my bearings

Might try this. Thanks for posting. I
I have the back gear assembly installed on a wooden fixture, so testing is easy.

http://www.pro-masystems.com.au/ProductMoreInfo.aspx?PID=88033&MenuID=128

The micro-metallic particles dispersed throughout the MBL Grease are spherical in shape and act as millions of tiny ball bearings between two surfaces, greatly reducing friction. Under high pressure application, these spherical micro-metallic particles are deformed and flattened to fill up any pits, scores or irregularities which occur in the surfaces to be lubricated. The unique properties of the micro-metallic particles provide lubrication, film strength and heat dissipation.

huskibul · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2014, 01:18:26 pm »

I put Pro-Ma additives in my 40 series landcruiser gearbox/transfer/diffs from back in 1983 and their still going strong without a spanner put on em

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