Chain Lube

Anonymous-0 · May 19, 2010

I still want to put belts on my flail mower, but looks like it will be in a couple months. I will run the chain since it is new, with new sprockets. My question is what is a good lube for this chain? I tried 90 wt oil, I tried cup grease. After about 2 hours the chain is dry. What will last longer? Thanks for any info. stan

Anonymous-0 · May 19, 2010

take a lesson from old Brit bikes...melt a tube of all purpose grease over a hot plate and roll your chain up and drop it into melted grease...let it cook awhile to get grease flowing into chain and let it cool and harden...wipe off excess and your good to go...i useta get 15,000 miles out of a chain if i greased it like that about every 7500 miles.

Ultradog MN · May 19, 2010

Spray on chain lube from your local bearing house. Or go synthetic.
Wear out 9' of quadruple #80 chain once and you'll pay attention next time.

Anonymous-0 · May 19, 2010

The foaming chain lube always worked for me.. Oilzum was one, I think Belray also had one.. Motorcycle shops should have it, or soemething even better now..

MN Scott · May 19, 2010

I use John Deere brand chain lube in a spray can. The stuff really penetrates and sticks. I use it on my combine and it makes virtually no mess from throw off like regular oil will.

DeltaRed · May 19, 2010

Used cooking oil from alocal restaunt,that sh*t sticks like glue(smells like french fries!)The dog likes it too!

old · May 19, 2010

The best chain lube is used by guess who?? Any good biker can hand you what works best since they have been using it for decades on there bikes. Ever wonder how a bike can go from the west coast to the east coast on the same chain well they have a chain lube that stays on. I.E. check out what they sell at a motorcycle shop

Fawteen · May 20, 2010

When I worked in the cannery, we used Belray. If it will keep a chain lubed and functional in an environment where it's constantly douched with salt water, I'm pretty sure it'll work on your mower.

VADAVE · May 20, 2010

Yeah bikers.
The best chain lube I ever used was motor oil mixed with molyidium and graphite. Put it in an old frying pan with the chain and heat it for 15 to 30 nmiutes.
Later I just used graphite mixed in motor oil and smeared on the inside of the chain--that worked as well just not as long.
The trick is getting the graphite between the side plates. Little bit goes a long way.
Powdered graphite can be obtained at any high school chemical supply house-well a chemical supply house.

WGM · May 20, 2010

I read somewhere John Deere invented chain lube.

oliver power · May 20, 2010

Here's what I use. Really good stuff. It sprays on, penetrates, and thickens after it penetrates. It doesn't fly off the chains. And doesn't attract dirt, dust, etc.. Buy directly from Lawson. Never seen it in stores. I use it every day in my business for about 10 years now. http://www.lawsonproducts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=62253&catpath=All+Products%2F%2F%2F%2FUserSearch%3DLUBRICANTS

lucas boy · May 20, 2010

i second the motorbike chain lube..I use it for lubing throttle cables on mowers to..its sticky like

Nebraska Cowman · May 20, 2010

Yeah. you want something light that does not pick up a lot of dirt. Always oil your chain at the end of a job while it's warm so the lube will soak into the rollers where it's needed. I like the spray lube with moly. It's easy to carry in the toolbox and don't get spilled. And 2 hours is about right. I oil mine whenever I get off to pee. It's a good idea to to a walk-around about that often anyway.

RMinVa · May 20, 2010

Over the years I've tried a lot of different oils for chain lube. The best I've used hands down is used 15W40 Amsoil marine synthetic engine oil. I run a old Hedlund Martin manure spreader and spread wood ash from the power plant. This oil is the only oil that holds up in that wood ash. I just store all the oil from tractor engine changes and have plenty for the spreader and other equipment. I put it in dish washing liquid bottles which makes it easy to apply.

DoubleR · May 20, 2010

Raced off-road motorcycles for about 18 years and I always used Bel-Ray lube on my chains. If you go to any motorcycle supply place they should have a product that would work good for your needs. Using a product called Wrench-Force now on my road bike chain but it doesn't get exposed to the dirt like your chain will.

Jim in Ma. · May 20, 2010

Chainsaw bar oil will work also and last longer than any motor oil.

Duner Wi · May 20, 2010

I had a flail mower that had a drip oiler. I used motor oil and it seemed to work.

MN Scott · May 20, 2010

Probably did.

BillinCentralMO · May 20, 2010

Go to a motorcycle dealer and get this aerosol anti-sling grease. Stays on chain and no grease flying everywhere.

Anonymous-0 · May 20, 2010

Maxima chain wax is very popular on dirt bikes. It sprays on normal but then gets thicker so it stays on better. Dave

Dutchman · May 20, 2010

I use .. chain saw oil .. on my chains ,, it seems to last longer then most ..

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