[TowerTalk] thrust bearing lubrication

[David Jordan]

Hi Folks,

I remove the TB-3 Allen screw out, insert a grease fitting and squeeze a
fresh ounce or two of lithium grease into the race every five years. I live
in a dusty climate during the summer.  Found no significant accumulation of
dust particles, etc.  

Perhaps the contamination noted in the previous emails wasn't from an
airborne outside source but instead a combination of fine steel particles
from the bearing that were wearing and rusting due to lack of lubrication
along with aluminum race particles being worn-off over the years.  I've seen
this in a couple of Yasue thrust bearings that are significantly exposed to
the outside elements as compared to the TB3-4.

73,
Dave
Wa3gin

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] thrust bearing lubrication

Unlubricated bearings? Maybe the reason you are wearing out the races. I  
use Moly grease on all of mine, no problems yet...