What type of grease to use - Berk pump

[Brian Ray]

I was wondering what type of grease to use on a Berkley pump when greasing it?? Can I use the same grease for the Jet-O-Vator?
-Brian

[Aqua Boogie1]

I think its 90 wt, Penzoil(sp.).............The same as gear oil for car or truck. I got the tube from West marine.

[Brian Ray]

thanks....that's makes it easy.

[GlastronGuy]

There is a difference between grease and oil.

[Danhercules]

You put your choice of 90 wt in the bowl, outside the boat.
Ya put grease, (I use mobil 1, the red stuff,) in the zerk fitting by the bearing inside the boat, close to the drive shaft. Dont forget you u joints too.
After I grease, i take the lid of a 30 pk or coors, and make a cover for the 1st time I start it. It will fling grease everywhere. The cover helps keep it off the headers.

[MudPumper]

The color of the grease you use is not important. What is important is that you use a quality Lithium based grease with Extreme Pressure (EP) additives. Some recommended products are:
Sta Lube "Sta-Plex EP"
Shell "Alvania #2
Valvoline "Val-Plex EP"
Mobillith AW2
Remember that greases have different base materials such as lithium, aluminum, sodium etc. Different bases are not compatible and lubrication falure may occure if you mix them. Read the label and don't mix.
Any type of oil from 10w30 to 90w gear oil is fine for the bowl. Just keep it full!!!!

[Taylor LP]

Duane from HiTech told me specifically NOT to use a lithium based grease because it mixes easily with water and breaks down.

[jweeks123]

hmmm?
mobilith aw2 (http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENGRSMOMobilithAWSeries.asp)

[jweeks123]

i think this one was formerly called valplex ep.
valplex (http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=69)

[jweeks123]

shell's entry
alvania #2 (http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache:cHLFOH-nwssJ:www.shell-lubricants.com/products/pdf/AlvaniaGreasesRL.pdf+alvania+%232&hl=en)

[jweeks123]

for staplex
go here and search for
SL3190
sta-plex ep (http://www.crcindustries.com/crcweb/)

[jweeks123]

should we slight chevron just because they aren't on the above list?
dura-lith ep (http://library.cbest.chevron.com/lubes/ehlsalesfax.nsf/d5ba39e43c58ede9882566d60005f59d/360c9a659ad67aa7882569b50032c5dc?OpenDocument)

[MudPumper]

Originally posted by Taylor LP
Duane from HiTech told me specifically NOT to use a lithium based grease because it mixes easily with water and breaks down.
???
The Mobilith AW Series greases provide superior lubrication under thin film conditions, and resist displacement from highly loaded components encountered in industrial applications. Their excellent resistance to water and protection against rust make the greases well suited to applications requiring maximum protection over extended periods.

[Taylor LP]

It;s your pump, I'm just passing along the info I was given. I'll stick with the red stuff from Wal-Mart. Use whatever you want and take your chances!
??? to you too! :D At least I didn't tell him to use 90wt grease.

[MudPumper]

Originally posted by Taylor LP
??? to you too! :D At least I didn't tell him to use 90wt grease.
:D :D :D
The info I posted came straight from Jack at MPD. Maybe it's an East West thing???;)

[Taylor LP]

???
Don't you mean west - midwest thing?:D
I think the east coast guys are claiming Karo Syrup is the hot setup. :eek: Oh wait, that goes in the bowl! :D