[TenTec] What's the current consensus on PTO grease?

[Bwana Bob]

I use the Ten Tec green grease, which is described as "open gear 
grease". The PTO rebuild kit comes with plenty of grease.  I tried a 
lighter synthetic grease, but the PTO spring tension working against the 
light grease caused the dial to"unwind" resulting in frequency shift as 
soon as I let go of the tuning knob. The PTO likes a heavy, sticky grease.

The Scout (555) PTO is another story. I use a light synthetic grease 
like automotive brake caliper slide grease on the lead screw.

                 73,

                 Bob WB2VUF

On 11/21/2010 6:14 PM, Al Gulseth wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> As the title says, what is the current preferred lubricant for a PTO? In
> digging through the archives I see mention of Phil Woods bicycle grease, the
> factory "green" grease, and various other lubricants. I also noted that the
> technique of dripping light oil down the shaft is perhaps of questionable
> benefit.
>
> But that being said, what have you PTO "veterans" out there found that
> actually works (other than a lube job "every 3 years or 36,000 revolutions")?
>
> TNX/73, Al
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