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Spline grease trial

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Dave in Ireland, Mar 27, 2021.

  1. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    Just came across Molyslip AS 40 assembly / anti-scuffing paste, so I'm giving it a try on the rear splines next wheel change.
    Should function ok, if the stuff stays in place. Prior to this I've been using Castrol Moly grease which has a moly content but might be as low as 4%.
    The Castrol grease hasn't led me to suspect it's not up to the job, as I've had no spline wear in many years and miles, but it might be good to find a much cheaper alternative to the wickedly over-priced Honda Moly paste.
    This stuff is 40% moly; there is a 60% moly paste but couldn't find that anywhere.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087XMJ9B9/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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  2. cds1984

    cds1984 Active Member

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    I love it!
    Dave... :)
    1. I'm using something that doesn't seem to create any wear.
    2. I've found something fantastic that will create less wear and it's cheap.
    Woot!
    Man you rock.

    I think I use whatever I have on hand.
    I will need to research the fancy grease when I run out, to be sure.
     
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  3. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The cheapest replacaemnt for Honda's "magic" moly paste can be found at any farm store. Tractors need high-moly content spline gease too. :)
     
  4. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    Interesting....
    https://www.motorcycleproject.com/text/malice_in_aftermarketland.html
     
  5. XJ550H

    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    a lot of china source /mfg. has issues.
    the mfg start making items for a company then all sorts of counterfit products emerge with oem labels
     
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    Will the tube of Green axle and bearing grease do the same job as the red moly? I got it at tractor supply
     
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    if it has the moly content, hard to tell without seeing a label.
     
  8. PJC750

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    Polurea based.... was gonna put it on the rear axle, and spline before putting rwheel back on.
     

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That has 0% moly in it. DO NOT use it on the splines.
     
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    Loctite 234227 LOC51048 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound
    at Amazon.
     
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    Roger, will pick up moly.
     

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