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Old 07-24-2011, 10:34 AM
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Getting ready for final assembly of the ailerons and need to grease the brass bushings. Is standard wheel bearing grease from an automotive store acceptable for this? I don't want to order a tube of AeroShell unless it makes a difference.

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Old 07-24-2011, 12:04 PM
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The only place I use grease is on the nose fork and wheel bearings.

Everything else gets Boelube or Tri-flow...............
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Old 07-24-2011, 03:15 PM
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I use LPS3 on all rod end and hinge bearings.
Grease only on fork and wheel bearings.
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Old 07-24-2011, 03:39 PM
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Default grease versus oil

Thanks guys,

I guess I'm a little confused. The directions say to use your favorite grease on these bushings and again on the control stick bushings.
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Old 07-24-2011, 04:48 PM
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Thanks guys,

I guess I'm a little confused. The directions say to use your favorite grease on these bushings and again on the control stick bushings.
Some regular white lithium grease should work fine on these bushings.
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Old 07-24-2011, 05:26 PM
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Some regular white lithium grease should work fine on these bushings.
That is what I used.
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