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Old 02-15-2008, 03:44 AM   #1
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tilt column grease?

Just wondering if there is a certain type of grease to use. The stuff that is in there now is dry looking and orange brownish color. I have the cloumn tore down now. Checking over things and getting it ready to reinstall.
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:58 AM   #2
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Re: tilt column grease?

i think white lithium grease will work
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Old 02-15-2008, 05:01 AM   #3
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Re: tilt column grease?

Wheel bearing grease.
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Old 02-15-2008, 05:35 AM   #4
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Re: tilt column grease?

i wouldnt use wheel bearing grease, it could "melt" and ruin your electronics in the colomn
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:16 AM   #5
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Re: tilt column grease?

White litium grease is all I have ever used, or super lube aswell

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