<VV> Grease question - NO DIRECT CORVAIR

[Dennis Pleau]

I would suggest you clean it well and lube it with Vaseline.  It works well
on plastic gears and really isn't that thick.

dp

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Schug
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 2:51 PM
To: VirtualVairs
Subject: <VV> Grease question - NO DIRECT CORVAIR

I have a small speedometer ratio converter. 

SO MY QUESTION IS... what kind of grease would work on this AND NOT  
RUIN THE PLASTIC GEARS. The converter has small plastic gears inside.  
My guess is they're nylon or something similar, as that is often used  
for parts like these. I also know that some greases will attack  
"plastic" gears and ruin them over time. It seems like Lubriplate  
would be a good lubricant, but I'm afraid it is too thin and would  
seep out of the casing.

I have not been able to contact the converter's manufacturer. It is  
marked "PENNWALT" and "S.S. WHITE Industrial products". It has another  
small logo that reads like, "CIRCLE ESS". There is no part number or  
anything else on it, except for "MADE IN USA". In digging around the  
internet, one company bought the other. I can't see any products like  
this on their site.

If someone could suggest a grease that they know won't attack plastics  
or tell me how to contact the manufacturer or refer me to someone that  
knows about such greases or products, I would appreciate it.


Bruce