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[CERES]

 :-)Morning to you all.

I seem to recall an article in one of the Model Mags regarding the use of a Silicon based Lubricant for prop shafts.
It was a spray can with its own tube for getting into the outer shaft without dismantling etc.

Is anybody aware of its existing and who markets it.

Ceres.

[brianB6]

There was a suggestion in a Model Boats mag. some time ago for White Lithium grease from 3-in-1 by the WD-40 company for prop shafts.
I have only used it on the grand daughters bikes to grease linkages etc.
It has a lot of propellent that has to "boil off" leaving a thin film behind so might not be so good to fill a space.
Supposidly water and heat resistant.

[Colin Bishop]

If you mean silicone then it's maybe not the best type to use as if it gets onto the paintwork it is very, very difficult to clean off should you need to touch up the paint in the future.

Colin

[justboatonic]

Why is it that most kits, whether semi kit or full kit, nowadays dont come with oil tubes fitted to shafts!?

My first Deans model, HMS Zulu had an oil tube but neither drumbeat nor the Dirty Harry envoy have. None of the other kits Im looking at for the next project have either ie HME Antelope, Cruiser tug, Tamar

[pugwash]

My Deans Marine Battle class came with prop shaft oilers but I preferred raboesch shafts and fitted them instead
but with no oilers just used a little touch of silicon  from a spray can -  sprayed it into a spare lid and then painted it on whereever
it was required as I also didn't want to get it on the paintwork
Obtainable from many hardware shops, motor accessory shops or yacht chandlers if you live near the coast.

Geoff

[LarryW]

HI CERES, I use a product by company called WELDTITE which is  bike grease with Teflon from local bike shop it works for me ....LARRY...

[CERES]

 ok2Many thanks to you all for the info on Oilers.

I must apaolgise for the delay but vandals had stolen our telephone cable off the main street and we have been put back on today.
Ceres.

[davidm1945]

I use Molyslip-G which is a molybdenum disulphide grease from Halfords. I tried silicone grease from Maplin but it gets everywhere - boat - tools - door handles - bannisters - etc and is an absolute swine to remove and you can't paint over it- steer clear or SWMBO will not be happy!!

Dave.

[john44]

I use a mixture of light engine oil,vasaline & STP or Wynns.Some use Hypoyd gearbox oil to.

john

[irishcarguy]

Hi Ceres, We use a lot of lithium grease in the auto industry, as Colin says it tends to be very messy, I prefer moly grease, I use molybdenum grease from ARP in the USA ( it comes with their automotive engine stud kits.) It is also available at most automotive stores.  A good friend of mine tells me that when the world ends only two things will be left , lithium grease & cockroaches. LOL. Mick B.

[Dekan]

I use Molyslip-G which is a molybdenum disulphide grease from Halfords. I tried silicone grease from Maplin but it gets everywhere - boat - tools - door handles - bannisters - etc and is an absolute swine to remove and you can't paint over it- steer clear or SWMBO will not be happy!!

Dave.

Not marketed as Molyslip G in the UK ?

[DickyD]

I use this.

Robbe Shaft Lubricant
Ideal for lubrication of stern tubes,prevents water from seeping in
Extremely water resistant
Wide temperature range from -10°C to +120°C (14°F - 248°F)
Special additive reduce friction and wear to a minimum
Protects against corrosion
Suitable for plain and rolling bearings
Water-classification WiGKO rating
Part No: R5557

Price: £8.99 (Including VAT at 20%)

Sounds expensive but I have 18 boats and I bought a tube 3 years ago and I still have half left.

Also unlike most of the chaps on here our club sails in the New Forest where the Forestry commission are very hot on rules and regulations concerning pollution of ponds.

If we were found to be using any old lubricant that didnt  comply to Water-classification WiGKO rating we could lose our lease of the pond.