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Molybdenum Grease
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:37 pm
by horse27
Not really Boxer specific (as I am working on the clutch of my Bonneville
) ...
The rebuild of the clutch specifies Molybdenum Grease. I assume this is special. Down Halfrauds they have various types but they can't offer advice to which is a Molybdenum type
Any ideas which Castrol or whatever type of grease I should be using for this?
Ta, Lee.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:41 pm
by bigblackfalco
I do beleive it's the dark black stuff ...as opposed to the standard LM high melting point beige coloured stuff.
Hope you appreciate my technical descriptions?
Bailey.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:49 pm
by horse27
Ha ha ... brilliant ... I'll go ask
I have LM which I use for various applications.
Will make sure whatever I buy is of a "dark black" constitution.
Quite handy to know as Halford's will sell you anything! Ta.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:24 pm
by horse27
Just popped out to my local motor factors ... got Comma CV Lith-Moly Grease ... and indeed it is very dark and almost black! Thanks for the double check. CHeers, Lee.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:48 pm
by madman
The reason for the colour is the MSO2 or moly particles in the grease. MSO2 is a very good dry film lubricant and is used in the arrestor hook area of the Jaguar aircraft. It withstands huge amounts of heat and is like a non stick coating if used "raw".
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:26 pm
by horse27
I assume it can cope with the enormous forces at work on a Bonnie output shaft then?
50:50 mix with engine oil for my purposes.
Thanks, Lee.