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Offline cj92345

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coupler question
« on: May 30, 2014, 09:20:40 AM »
just changed the gear ratio in my 8 3/4 olds and after getting it back together thought should I have greased the coupler? wasn't any in there when I took it apart, but should it have some?
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Re: coupler question
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2014, 09:33:22 AM »
8 3/4 "OLDS"???    I always use a little anti-seeze before install but if its all together some spray graphite could be used but since there is no movement within the mesh its not nessasary to grease
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Re: coupler question
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2014, 03:11:39 PM »
All the top fuel teams used to and maybe still use Krytox grease--crazy expensive made for the space shuttle or some such--stupid expensive but...my top fuel crew pal said the stuff Really Works for no wear in coupler
again--when you look up the price you will shudder!
I used a tad of anti seize on mine --not too much or it will sling it all over everything
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Re: coupler question
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2014, 03:40:29 PM »
I lube mine about every other year.  No wear noticeable at all.

I use dry graphite.
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