Re: Old topics

Posted by Bowman Davis On 2009/8/28 12:24:29

Bh, Thanks for your help and input.
I called CRC tech service again and ask why I would have to use solvent to ensure complete removal of the existing grease from the compensator box because Packard had used a Molybdenum grease in it originally. I was told that moly grease was not available then so, Packard had to of used something else. Even so, it turns out the Sta-Lube grease is Lithium based but has moly as an ingredient, even tho the label says EP "MOLY-GRAPH" Grease. I don't believe this is a case of misrepresenting a product but, it is confusing to me.
I personnaly don't believe that S/L 3144 is a good or viable choice for the T/L gear box because the box would have to be removed from the car, dis-assembled (To prevent damaging the rubber seals, probably no longer available), cleaned with solvent, reassembled, tested, re-installed,etc.
Even if I had to remove the box for other reasons I still would not use a product that is non compatible with anything else. Too much trouble with future servicing.
I intend to pursue the ? as to what grease Packard actually did use and what was the base ingredient.

I'm back to square one with what to top off or replace the current grease with but will probably go with a brand name of some type of Moly that is compatible or at least has no warning labels on it.