Which grease?

[woodduck17]

I have an 89 Tracker that i bought last year. Now that cold weather is here I figured I would pull the wheels and give the bearings a good look. The boat was used in brakish water before I bought it but will be in fresh water from now on. Which grease does everyone prefer for re-packing the bearings? Marine or regular bearing grease?Not knowing what was used before I plan on cleaning everything out and start with fresh grease.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Which grease?

I use Sta-Lube Marine grease.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Which grease?

i buy it at walmart, while your at it, put bearing buddies on it and get a grease gun. install the bearing like normal, and then they are easier to maintain.

 

[DJ]

Re: Which grease?

Use wheel bearing grease. It is different.

It usually comes in a tub but you can also get it in grease gun cartridges.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Which grease?

Sta-Lube Marine grease is also for bearings:

http://www.crcindustries.com/marine/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=SL3120&S=N

Has a fairly high drop point too if you have disc brakes.

 

[woodduck17]

Re: Which grease?

Bruce, that Sta-lube looks like what I am looking for. Where do you get it?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Which grease?

I buy it at the local Kragen Auto parts or a few other auto parts stores in my area.

 

[Major Woods]

Re: Which grease?

Just as a side note.....

If your not totally removeing all the old grease, make sure the new grease has the same base stock. Not all greases are compatable with each other.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Which grease?

High temperature, waterproof and bearing buddies as stated above will do the trick.

 

[woodduck17]

Re: Which grease?

Thanks guys---going to the fishing expo in Greensboro tomorrow--should be able to pick some up there.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Which grease?

Thanks guys---going to the fishing expo in Greensboro tomorrow--should be able to pick some up there.

Enjoy it. Wish I had the time for that right now.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Which grease?

CRC makes a good extreme pressure red wheel bearing grease.Has held up great on my trailer...i get it at Napa.

I'm an hour from Greensboro,wish i had time to go to the fishing expo..