Spindle Bearings

slomo said:
Do you know what the red grease is for? It is a "sticky" version of grease. Red = sticky. As in it doesn't flow. As in it doesn't move. As in once wiped away, there is no lubrication. Worst grease on the market.

What you need is the light brown/cream colored old school #2 NGLI bearing grease. Or the black moly flavor. Blue is water resistant for boats.
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Red and tacky is a #2 NGLI grease. And is recommended for high speed and wheel bearings.
 
What would be the best grease to use? I am on vacation and can’t get to the manual from Scag. Seems like I couldn’t find the recommended grease when got the mower.
 
BrentW said:
What would be the best grease to use? I am on vacation and can’t get to the manual from Scag. Seems like I couldn’t find the recommended grease when got the mower.
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I have the Valvoline Extreme Red in a new dedicated gun just for the spindles. This is the third set of bearings in less than 500 hours service. I am gonna hand pack all the new bearings first and time will tell. None of my bearings have ever failed to the point of seizing up but they had excessive play and noise.
 
BrentW said:
I have the Valvoline Extreme Red in a new dedicated gun just for the spindles. This is the third set of bearings in less than 500 hours service. I am gonna hand pack all the new bearings first and time will tell. None of my bearings have ever failed to the point of seizing up but they had excessive play and noise.
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Hi BrentW,

I think that would be a wise move. When you open the new spindle assemblies up, you might be surprised.

Pre-assembled spindles typically come with a minimal amount of grease in the bearings, and I highly doubt they are truly packed with any concern toward longevity.
 
slomo said:
Do you know what the red grease is for? It is a "sticky" version of grease. Red = sticky. As in it doesn't flow. As in it doesn't move. As in once wiped away, there is no lubrication. Worst grease on the market.

What you need is the light brown/cream colored old school #2 NGLI bearing grease. Or the black moly flavor. Blue is water resistant for boats.
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Red and tacky is all I use and buy it by the case. If it were so bad (slomo) how do they sell so much of it? Ha ha 2x
 
slomo said:
Do you know what the red grease is for? It is a "sticky" version of grease. Red = sticky. As in it doesn't flow. As in it doesn't move. As in once wiped away, there is no lubrication. Worst grease on the market.

What you need is the light brown/cream colored old school #2 NGLI bearing grease. Or the black moly flavor. Blue is water resistant for boats.
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I use Lucas "Red N Tacky" grease for the 8 zerk lube points on my Liberty Z. It seems to work well for that application.
 
BTBO said:
I use Lucas "Red N Tacky" grease for the 8 zerk lube points on my Liberty Z. It seems to work well for that application.
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All NGLI #2 greases are tacky. Not like Lucas doesn't ever move once coated. Nothing but a sales gimmick. Lucas doesn't make one product that stands above any other similar product. Use what you like.
 
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