bellweather
Platinum Member
What's a good lubricant for all those external parts that need to be slippery such as 3-pt hitch ball fittings, FEL engagement pins, and such?
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recommended lube for 3-PT ball fittings and similar
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Army grunt
Platinum Member
I save old drain oil, an mix it with a small amount of chain saw oil. That gives it some stickiness. Been doing that for years.
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k0ua
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I use Fluid Film. best stuff I have found for external coatings you want to stay for a while.
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radioman
Super Member
When I grease my zerks, any excess that oozes out, I swipe it out and wipe on metal parts that moves. I only do enough to coat it lightly, nothing more. If it gets dirty, just a simple wipe with rag takes care of it and I can wipe more on. There's always more where it coms from in oozing. :thumbsup:
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bellweather
Platinum Member
Lots of good suggestions. Didn't know about Fluid Film, looks like great stuff. Bar/chain oil, that stuff is real sticky, sounds like a good option. As for whether those balls on the 3-pt arms should be lubed or not, while lube may attract some debris, going dry might cause more wear. How about spray-on lithium grease?
kennyd
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+1.:thumbsup:
RalphVa
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JD manual recommends silicone spray. That's what I use. Doesn't collect dirt and dust.
Been getting plenty to make up what I've used at estate sales.
Ralph
Been getting plenty to make up what I've used at estate sales.
Ralph
Jd Super Lube works great. I am pretty sure it just their version of silly spray.
Happyman
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I also use Fluid Film on those ball joints as well as other metal to metal contact parts that don't have Zerk's. Kinda like the smell of it too. :licking:
