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Since: Jan 12, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:13 am
Post subject: Grease for winches
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I have a large tub of Valvoline X-All grease Part No. 563. I have been
trying to find out if it is similar to the grease normally sold for use
in sailboat winches. The write-up on the side of the tub states similar
properties (I.E:water repellent, salt corrosion resistant, adhesive and
cohesive - highly resistant to wiping & rubbing, withstands heavy shock
loads, etc. as well as having a similar texture and color) as does the
tubes of winch grease I've used before, and although makes no mention of
use in winches it does state it can be used for upper assemblies of
outboard motors. I have tried to find it in online searches with no
luck. Any of you grease experts out there know if it would be ok to use
for regular winch maintenance? Hate to let it go to waste.
Thanks,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:47 am
Post subject: Re: Grease for winches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If it is similar to white grease, Lubriplate, you should be fine.
|Dave
"Red" <sailing.RemoveThis@rhumbline.net> wrote in message
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>I have a large tub of Valvoline X-All grease Part No. 563. I have been
>trying to find out if it is similar to the grease normally sold for use in
>sailboat winches. The write-up on the side of the tub states similar
>properties (I.E:water repellent, salt corrosion resistant, adhesive and
>cohesive - highly resistant to wiping & rubbing, withstands heavy shock
>loads, etc. as well as having a similar texture and color) as does the
>tubes of winch grease I've used before, and although makes no mention of
>use in winches it does state it can be used for upper assemblies of
>outboard motors. I have tried to find it in online searches with no luck.
>Any of you grease experts out there know if it would be ok to use for
>regular winch maintenance? Hate to let it go to waste.
>
> Thanks,
> Red
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:45 pm
Post subject: Re: Grease for winches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Dave W wrote:
If it is similar to white grease, Lubriplate, you should be fine.
|Dave
Thanks Dave, but I was looking to find a little more specific
information if possible about its compatibility. I don't know if it is
similar to Lubriplate because I can't find any info on its chemical
makeup to see if its a close enough match. Is Lubriplate a good choice
for winches also? Is it similar/same as the grease sold as brand-name
(Lewmar, Harken)winch grease, or is that something different?
Thanks,
Red >> Stay informed about: Grease for winches |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Grease for winches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Red wrote:
> Dave W wrote:
> If it is similar to white grease, Lubriplate, you should be fine.
> |Dave
>
> Thanks Dave, but I was looking to find a little more specific
> information if possible about its compatibility. I don't know if it is
> similar to Lubriplate because I can't find any info on its chemical
> makeup to see if its a close enough match. Is Lubriplate a good choice
> for winches also? Is it similar/same as the grease sold as brand-name
> (Lewmar, Harken)winch grease, or is that something different?
>
> Thanks,
> Red
>
The greases for winches are nothing special. Harken and Lewmar just
put their name on some white lithium grease and mark up the cost 300%...
Look at Harken's instructions for a typical winch. Just says
"grease". No particular type specified.
http://www.harken.com/pdf/44.2st_06.pdf
Lewmar wants you to use theirs:
19701100 GearGrease™
Packed in handy 300g plastic tub. This waterproof
grease contains solid activation which aids the load
carrying characteristics of a winch. It is also suitable
for trailer wheel bearings, steering gear, hydraulic
equipment, outboard engines and many other marine
applications.
If it's suitable for all these applications, I'd say you're looking at
a pretty generic type of grease.
In the US, manufacturer's can't specify that you use their consumables
like grease (no more than Ford says you must use Ford oil from a
dealership).
Evan Gatehouse >> Stay informed about: Grease for winches |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:30 pm
Post subject: Re: Grease for winches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I recollect that pawl springs on smaller winches should not be heavily
greased, but just oiled.
"Evan Gatehouse2" <ceilydh***NO_SPAM***@3web.net> wrote in message
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> Red wrote:
> > Dave W wrote:
> > If it is similar to white grease, Lubriplate, you should be fine.
> > |Dave
> >
> > Thanks Dave, but I was looking to find a little more specific
> > information if possible about its compatibility. I don't know if it is
> > similar to Lubriplate because I can't find any info on its chemical
> > makeup to see if its a close enough match. Is Lubriplate a good choice
> > for winches also? Is it similar/same as the grease sold as brand-name
> > (Lewmar, Harken)winch grease, or is that something different?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Red
> >
>
> The greases for winches are nothing special. Harken and Lewmar just
> put their name on some white lithium grease and mark up the cost 300%...
>
> Look at Harken's instructions for a typical winch. Just says
> "grease". No particular type specified.
>
> http://www.harken.com/pdf/44.2st_06.pdf
>
> Lewmar wants you to use theirs:
>
> 19701100 GearGrease™
> Packed in handy 300g plastic tub. This waterproof
> grease contains solid activation which aids the load
> carrying characteristics of a winch. It is also suitable
> for trailer wheel bearings, steering gear, hydraulic
> equipment, outboard engines and many other marine
> applications.
>
> If it's suitable for all these applications, I'd say you're looking at
> a pretty generic type of grease.
>
> In the US, manufacturer's can't specify that you use their consumables
> like grease (no more than Ford says you must use Ford oil from a
> dealership).
>
> Evan Gatehouse >> Stay informed about: Grease for winches |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:42 pm
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Thanks Evan,
I was thinking just what you said, but wasn't sure if that was the
case. The tub of grease I have looks like the right stuff, and is enough
to use on about a hundred winches. Hate to let good stuff go to waste,
so I'm gonna use it.
Red >> Stay informed about: Grease for winches |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:25 am
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On Jan 15, 1:42 am, Red <sail....DeleteThis@rhumbline.net> wrote:
> Thanks Evan,
> I was thinking just what you said, but wasn't sure if that was the
> case. The tub of grease I have looks like the right stuff, and is enough
> to use on about a hundredwinches. Hate to let good stuff go to waste,
> so I'm gonna use it.
>
> Red
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