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Thread: Lubrication of the crank and head posts

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    Default Lubrication of the crank and head posts

    What does everyone use to lubricate the crank and head posts?
    I have used Lithium grease before but in the cold it gums up and does not work.
    Carvewright uses a marine grease (green) but I don't know what its called they thin it with 3 in 1 oil.
    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
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    I purchased a used machine that came back from LHR shortly before I bought it. It came with a tube of green grease that I was told was from LHR. The grease is Primrose NO.327 ARMOR PLATE WITH MOLY-D.I saw the green grease used on the gears. On the corner post themselves, I like to use WD-40, just spray a rag with it and wipe it on. It is not much of a lube, but works well in this case and doesn't attract dust like most other lubes. LPS 1 should work very well for the post. It also doesn't attract dust and is a lube.

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    I use dry lube on my head posts. Nothing sticks to it.
    CarverJerry

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