Originally Posted by
texaspandj
Lithium grease is the way to go when overhauling. Adding Oil makes the freewheel too loud and it doesn't last long. Meanwhile, if a lithium greased freewheel is left undisturbed for 25 years the lithium grease drys but still allows your bearings to roll smoothly.
Huh???
Adding oil makes a freewheel quiet.
It's when the oil dissipates and the freewheel is dry that it makes noise. That is your signal to add a few more drops of oil.
While you have the oil in hand, lube your chain, too.