gray gables Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Is this stuff any good to use in a real,I just took apart my mitchell 306 cleaned all the parts and regreased it with this stuff,it didn't seem to work any better,should I have used something else,if so,what should have I used,thanks matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumfish Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I use Mobil1 red synthetic grease. One tube will last a very long time. As for lithium grease, I guess it's better than no grease at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy z Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 There are a variety of lubricants available for automotive, home, marine and shop usage, but none quite as good or versatile as white lithium grease. When it creaks, sticks, jams or rubs chances are white lithium grease can solve the problem. It's easy to use, safe on any kind of metal and long lasting; it doesn't splatter, melt, run, wash off or freeze. To reduce friction and protect against rust, use white lithium grease. AKN-2 USS Sagittarius BE ENCOURAGING, NOT DISCOURAGING <*((())))>< <*((())))>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumfish Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 How to Use White Lithium Grease  By eHow Home & Garden Editor  Rate: (8 Ratings)  There are a variety of lubricants available for automotive, home, marine and shop usage, but none quite as good or versatile as white lithium grease. When it creaks, sticks, jams or rubs chances are white lithium grease can solve the problem. It's easy to use, safe on any kind of metal and long lasting; it doesn't splatter, melt, run, wash off or freeze. To reduce friction and protect against rust, use white lithium grease.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I guess I used the right stuff,thanks matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have used Fisk brothers. Lubriplate in the past but now i,m using a salt resistant chassis grease, the kind that truckers use when there is winter salting done. One grease gun tube will last a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reelfixer Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 There are many, many good quality lubricants on the market. Some of them are usable in fishing reels, and some are not. The question then becomes, "How will this lubricant affect the operation of my reel". Over the 30+ years I have been in the reel service business, I have discovered a lot about lubricants. Heavy lubricants make reels feel stiff and crank hard, light lubricants do not remain on gears under pressure. Each lubricant has its plusses and its minuses. Try a few and make a decision on which one works best for your needs, your wants and your fishing style. If you are happy, use it. Everybody will give you a different answer. Thats why the still make dacron line. Some people just love it. The lubricant I use is a mid price product at $32.00 per pound wholesale. It works for me and so far all my customers, at least no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george6308 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Use the ABU factory lube any other is too thick, it will not hurt the reel but it will become slugish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangrove Jack Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Is this stuff any good to use in a real,I just took apart my mitchell 306 cleaned all the parts and regreased it with this stuff,it didn't seem to work any better,should I have used something else,if so,what should have I used,thanks matt  How or in what way better did you expect it to work ?  Lithium grease is a good all purpose grease and I have used it for years in my Sea fishing reels and it works fine.  The only places you should not use it are on the drag washers, as Cals Drag grease and Shimano Drag grease are supposed to be much better suited for this specific purpose, and on the rubber or 'O'-ring seals which will last longer if one uses a Silicone grease on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Agree, the lithium grease will make the reel feel sluggish. I took Alan Tani's suggestion and bought the Yamaha Blue Grease. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangrove Jack Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Agree, the lithium grease will make the reel feel sluggish. I took Alan Tani's suggestion and bought the Yamaha Blue Grease. Â Why would the Lithium grease make the the reel feel sluggish ? the only place you would apply grease that would make a difference in 'feel' is on the gear wheel teeth - but that would only make it smoother. Â Unless you are putting it into the bearings which should be oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantani Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 for an all purpose grease, i think you really can't beat yamaha's engine grease. it was salt water resistant enough to satisfy the engineers at yamaha. i've opened up reels that were serviced years before and the grease did not harden. the other nice thing is that it stays blue forever. i can open up a reel years down the line and know that i've serviced it before. oh, and it's $5 per pound. alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalba Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 There are some good lubes for boat reels and other range of good lubes for surf casting reels. One tends to see their own side of world only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangrove Jack Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Alan, I agree. I believe the Yamaha grease is a Lithium grease (GLNI#2)stained blue. And most Lithium based greases (also GLNI#2) are good all round general purpose greases. So, my point is simply that the Lithium grease used by Gray is not inferior, but will work as well as most anything else for the inside of his fishing reel. These Lithium based greases may be Color stained on request or by necessity and they come in White (most common) Red (I wont mention names but some Fishing Reel manufacturers use this) Brown (with the addition of an additive like Teflon,etc), Black (if Moly is added - for hi pressure applications) and any other color at the request of a 'big' customer. Â I stand open to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Whoa here guys. Lithium grease is the worst lubricant to use. The purpose of lubricant is to attach and penetrate the metal and reduce friction. Lithium grease does not do this. All it does is get pushed around without lubricating anything. It dries out and is impervious to petroleum solvents making removal a very difficult task. Â The best lubricants are the synthetic lubricants and they will vary. Super Lube is great for some purposes. Quantum Hot Sauce Grease is wonderful on gears. A little goes a long way. For performance, I like a more viscous grease for worms such as Super Lube although Hot Sauce Grease works well, especially if you add a drop or two of Hot Sauce Oil to the mix. Â The old style Penn grease works well for the offshore reels but is too thick for performance casting. The latest stuff does not emulsify as well as say Super Lube or Daiwa's grease. There are other solutions available and for many, to each his own. Â Grease gears and sliding contact parts. Oil bearings. Leave Lithiumn alone. Also, for saltwater corrosion protection, get some CorrosionX and take a cu-tip and apply ever so lightly to your backing plate, springs and other sliding parts before applying the chosen lubrication. It will go a very long way in protecting your reel. Â If you have any further questions, email pennvaughan@aol.com and I will answer your questions for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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