jim beam > wrote in
:

> Sam Nickaby wrote:
>> "Sam Nickaby" wrote
>>
>>
>>>I am rebuilding a steering gearbox that was damaged after an
>>>accident. I'd posted earlier topic here http://snipurl.com/gdhs. I
>>>have all the seals and o-rings that I will install. The service
>>>manual requires that I use a power steering grease but the dealer
>>>does not know where to get this grease. What is a compatible grease I
>>>can use for the steering gearbox?
>>
>>
>> Help. I have one extra O-ring left unused. There is no where to
>> install it. Either this is the first time the Helm service manual has
>> made a mistake or I am not being thorough. I can clearly see that the
>> instructions did not mention this O-ring but it's drawn on the cover
>> page. Here, take a look.
>>
>> http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/6964/oring4fj.gif
>>
>> Is this a print error or is this O-ring suppose to be installed
>> somewhere?
>>
>> BTW, Thanks for the great advices but still unable to find
>> steering/silicone grease. I've already completed my assembly (forgot
>> about Vaseline) instead, I used its original grease.
>>
> the old grease should be fine. do /not/ use vaseline - it's petroleum
> based.
>
> silicone greases are stocked at many online industrial supply stores
> and electrical supply stores. a good mechanical grade silicone is
> "dow corning 33", but i don't know for sure it's right for this
> application because it contains a lithium soap. if going the
> electrical supply route, look for "high dielectric" grease. silicone
> is usually there.
>
>


Zip Slip is good.

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