<VV> Steering Box Lube

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Paul,

I did some reading on grease for another project, and finally sorted out the 'weight' of grease.  Grease thickness is on a different scale, the NLGI grade.  Normal chassis grease is #2.  After some reading, it seems to me a #0 is probably a good choice for a steering box, tho you could certainly consider a step higher or lower.

Here's a description of grease grades:

https://www.thelubricantstore.com/laymans-guide-to-nlgi-grades

And what appear to be a couple reasonable choices:

https://www.evolubesupply.com/delo-grease-ep-nlgi-0-14-oz-396-89-g-tube-235211652/

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=153291&currency=USD

--Bryan


> On Nov 27, 2023, at 2:08 PM, paul via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> I have recently rebuilt the steering box on my 65.  I am now ready to fill the box with a lubricant.  I have called Clark's and they indicated that they use standard lithium chassis grease. This would seem, to me, much too viscous although one or both of us may have misunderstood the question or the answer.  I have checked the VV archive as well as the Technical Guide and they are both silent.  I would appreciate a suggestion as to what to put in the box.  Many thanks