Thinking of rebuilding mine and wondering what type of grease people use in the bearings?
Is silicone grease or Vaseline good options?
Also, is it ok to put a little grease on the teflon washers?
http://i328.photobucket.c…ibFurler_zps9fb1bc43.jpg
--
Ron
Big Bear Lake, Ca.
1990 Hobie 18 Worlds
1988 Mac 26Dagger
--
Anybody grease their jib furlers?
-
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: May 09, 2014
- Last visit: Oct 20, 2015
- Posts: 103
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 - 12:29 PM
-
- Rank: Administrator
- Registered: Jul 19, 2001
- Last visit: Nov 15, 2024
- Posts: 3446
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 - 12:52 PM
NO
the rebuild kit comes with new washers and bearings, they are not designed to be lubricated.
--
Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
How To Create Your Signature
How To Create Your Own Cool Avatar
How To Display Pictures In The Forums.
-- -
- Rank: Master Chief
- Registered: Jun 20, 2006
- Last visit: May 22, 2024
- Posts: 7089
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 - 01:22 PM
almost all lubricants will trap dirt and sand and prevent bearings from rolling... leading to flat spots and worthless bearings.
harken does make a product specifically for their bearings called McLube™ OneDrop™ Ball Bearing Conditioner but (IN MY OPINION) your better off just cleaning your furler(s) with warm/hot fresh water often than needing that sutff there. Keep your furler out of the sand and your fine for years of service -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: May 09, 2014
- Last visit: Oct 20, 2015
- Posts: 103
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 - 01:44 PM
Ok good advice! Will do!
Thanks guys!
--
Ron
Big Bear Lake, Ca.
1990 Hobie 18 Worlds
1988 Mac 26Dagger
-- -
- Rank: Lubber
- Registered: Jul 30, 2013
- Last visit: Jan 18, 2015
- Posts: 15
Posted: Sep 11, 2014 - 01:09 PM
Also you could use a little handdisch cleaner, this is wat i alway's use on my trefler. It will grease and clean pritty good and wil wash of by just a little water :)
--
Nacra 5.7 spi 93
-- -
- Rank: Master Chief
- Registered: Jun 20, 2006
- Last visit: May 22, 2024
- Posts: 7089
Posted: Sep 11, 2014 - 04:48 PM
i respectfully disagree, it may work short term but it's bad for the bearings for the reasons stated above -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Sep 05, 2004
- Last visit: Oct 19, 2015
- Posts: 327
Posted: Sep 12, 2014 - 03:03 PM
I'm in the no lubricant camp for all the reasons mentioned. Anything that holds dirt or sand is bad. Keep it clean and out of the dirt. -
- Rank: Lubber
- Registered: Apr 06, 2010
- Last visit: Aug 20, 2022
- Posts: 58
Posted: Sep 14, 2014 - 06:22 AM
Second MN3. I have an H 18 and just keep the furler clean, rinse off after every use and rebuild every couple of years or so as needed. I do use McLube on the upper forestay swivel to help keep it working smooth.
