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Drill gearbox grease

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Ted

01-01-2003 15:17:56




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I recently was given a Manning-Bowman 3/8 drill that was my Grandfathers.He passed away in 1979 and the drill had not been used since.It seems to be pretty well made but the grease in the gearbox is very gooey and needs changed.What should I put in that won't have the oil separate out and contaminate the inside of my drill and toolbox. Thanks & Happy New Year to all




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A word to the wise...

01-02-2003 09:37:02




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
Had an old Sioux right angle grinder that was used when I got it and I had used it for years....decided it was time to disassemble, check brushes,blow out and regrease. Cleaned out the old grease....just like you described in yours and put in new from the grease gun. After running it for a few minutes....I decided it ran okay and started to put it away. When I touched the head (gearcase)....it burnt my hand....it was so hot. Took about half the grease out and put in a spoonfull of oil to mix with it. Never ran hot after that, just warm and never leaked out either. That was twenty years ago. Should I take it apart again and give a report on what I see? L8R....Fred OH

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moonlite

01-02-2003 07:05:08




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
You need a grease thick enough not to leak out and also thin enough to flow back to gears after thrown to sides of gear case by centrifugal force. I use John Deere Corn Head Grease. It is used in bank lubrication systems on corn heads.



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etshobby

01-01-2003 18:47:02




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
I am retired now but for a few years handled over 1500 different brands of tools, with full repair shop . The best I can say is stick with what they used to use. Greases become too hot and seperate and pack away from the gears ,oils leak out. hot and cold temperatures affect the lubes . some of newer grease seem to do okay but I would simply go to my locale repair shop whether it be sears, black & Decker , Milwaukee -well you see what I talking about inexpensive and a sure thing. The old lubes usually outlast the tool and in this case of yours may be still ok not hard not seperated etc.

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Tom

01-01-2003 18:10:06




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
Use Mobil One synthetic grease. Red in color, comes in regular grease gun container. Won't thin out, Won't harden.



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Mac

01-01-2003 17:48:57




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
I used to use grease specifically made for these gears but found out regular wheel bearing grease works just as well.



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Ted

01-01-2003 18:06:43




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 Re: Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Mac, 01-01-2003 17:48:57  
The problem I've had with regular wheel bearing grease is that in time oil separates out and ends up everywhere.Even leaks out of my grease guns.



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TimC

01-01-2003 16:55:42




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
I am not sure what the oem stuff is but it looks like cam grease. Sort of sticky but thick.

If I was going to replace it I would think about the Bentonite grease used in the Peerless lawnmower transmission. It is thick, sticky and very durable.



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Vern-MI

01-01-2003 16:01:55




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 Re: Drill gearbox grease in reply to Ted, 01-01-2003 15:17:56  
I use Slick 50 synthetic grease. It seems to coat the gears well and to remain thin but sticky over time.



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