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AndrewTR30

Joined: 04 Nov 2006
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Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

Which one of these two greases is better suited for use in wheel bearings. From the site, it looks like #5 but in my plans, Vans says to use #6...

Or is there something better altogether?

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Kellym

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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

I'm no where that far along in the build process..........but, for 

grins, I own a Mooney M20E which is 1644 lbs empty, 2575 gross, and it 

specifies Aeroshell #5 for wheel bearings. #6 is lighter. I've had it in 

Phoenix for 10 years, with no issues on the wheel bearings using #5. 

Given our dry heat, I'd be inclined to use #5 unless I got a very good 

explanation why #6 was recommended.

Kelly

RV10 40866

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 Which one of these two greases is better suited for use in wheel bearings. From the site, it looks like #5 but in my plans, Vans says to use #6...

 Or is there something better altogether?



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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:23 am Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

My Cleveland wheels had a sticker on them when they were new that said 

they put Aeroshell 22 in the bearing at the factory, so that is what I use.



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 Which one of these two greases is better suited for use in wheel bearings. From the site, it looks like #5 but in my plans, Vans says to use #6...

 Or is there something better altogether?



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 Phoenix





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Charles Heathco

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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:20 am Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

Anyone know if these numbers mean viscosity? would  they be like wire , biger number thiner, or vice/versa? Charlie  

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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:39 am Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

Charlie,

        The higher the number the thicker the grease.   Normally, a #2 is

the most common viscosity you will find.  It goes down- #1, 0, 00, 000,

then it goes to heavy oils.   "Drop point" temperature is more critical

for our wheel bearings.  Our bearings get hot (altho for a short time) so

the higher the  drop point temp the better it is for us.   This means

that if you put a "blob" of grease on a steel plate and put it vertical

and heat it, what temp will the grease begin to slide down the plate and

off the steel plate. The synthetic based greases are prefered as they

have the highest drop point temps while maintaining their viscosity.  I

sell regular #2 grease that has a drop point around 300* and a synthetic

that  is also a viscosity #2 that has a drop point temp of 560*. 

Needless to say I use the synthetic based greases.  The side bar on the

synthetic greases is they are "water proof" vs: regular grease that will

absorb the water and thus put the water in direct contact with the

bearing.  Rust occurs even tho you use regular grease.  The synthetic

based greases will not absorb water.  I live in the Florida area with

lots of trailers that haul boats in and out of the ocean.  You can see

real quick  what works and what does not.

Jim Nelson

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Ed Anderson

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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:09 am Post subject: Aeroshell 5 or 6

Jim, your note on grease peaked my interest.  Do you have any brand names of

the synthetic wheel bearing grease suitable for the RV wheel bearings  you'd

care to share??



Thanks



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