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Old 11-30-19, 07:09 AM
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JaccoW You did a great job on that hub, but I have to mention that your choice of lubricant leaves much to be desired, brother. White lithium grease is NOT bearing rated, and I cringe when I see people using it. Its a good general purpose grease but its not waterproof, nor is it capable of withstanding high temperatures. I've been a repair machinist for the last 30 years, and I can tell you by experience, that I've repaired more industrial machinery that was dead long before its time by the use of white lithium grease. White lithium grease carries with it a false belief that it is good stuff, but its really quite the opposite. The petroleum grease dries out in a short span of time, leaving the clay in the grease to harden and stop lubricating metal surfaces.

I'd like to recommend Phil Wood grease or Park Tool HPH-1. Both of these are formulated to withstand high pressures, are waterproof, and will promote the best compromise between lubrication and bearing drag.
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