14-09-2019, 08:02 PM
The original dome brass nipples are pretty but the slightest bump and do not seal. Modern nipples are hard and much more hardy but still will not seal if the nipple rim is damaged. The needle guns fit the latter and cope with damage but are considered dangerous to use.
Ideally grease with weight off, but when weight is restored the movement may force grease out so another shot desirable.
Something with moly in would seem desirable for critcal or high wearing parts such as kpins and rear shackles.
The old greases like Castrol CL used to dry and form a protective crust. Block the drillings if left for a long time.
Ideally grease with weight off, but when weight is restored the movement may force grease out so another shot desirable.
Something with moly in would seem desirable for critcal or high wearing parts such as kpins and rear shackles.
The old greases like Castrol CL used to dry and form a protective crust. Block the drillings if left for a long time.