Does anyone use graphite on the threads? I've used it for about fifty years and never "broke" a bolt but have had the tire people overtighten such that I had to use an impact wrench or cheater bar. I've also used it on spark plug threads in aluminum heads and never had to install a helicoil. Nevertheless, I can see an advantage in Marshalls technique since it probably prevents rust where graphite doesn't. Gerry -------------------------------------------
> EDWARD DENNIS wrote: >> Hi, >> I use a white marine wheel bearing grease on the threads foe 20 years >> and proper torque. >> Ed in Chicago (Salt way too heavy) > > The problem with most greases is that they migrate too much and are VERY > good lubricants. Paraffin doesn't move around much and is NOT a super > lubricant (and both of those characteristics are desirable in this > application). It also has the advantage of being solid at most outside > temperatures and as such can be tossed as a hunk into your tool box and > is not at all messy to install/apply. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth Ph.D. > Ass't Prof. (ret.) > Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.33/1034 - Release Date: > 9/27/2007 5:00 PM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
