Best grease to use on puller threads

[seagull369]

Hey, guys. Just wondering what grease might be best to use on jaw puller or coil spring compressor-type threads. Something that would help prevent them from getting damaged or "galled" up from all the twisty force they endure. I suspect something labeled extreme pressure or moly-infused would be good, but just wanted to check with ya'll 1st.

 

[BillK]

I use this but only because I have it on hand:

Dart LUBE: CMD Extreme Pressure Lubricant - JEGS

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To be honest with you I dont think its all that critical. Any good moly based or other high pressure grease should be fine. Almost as important is keeping the threads clean from any dirt or metal filings.

 

[rlitman]

...To be honest with you I dont think its all that critical. Any good moly based or other high pressure grease should be fine. Almost as important is keeping the threads clean from any dirt or metal filings.

That's why I use gear oil instead of grease.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I use moly grease. Molybdenum.

 

[Jlarson]

Either red grease or a light coat of anti-seize and some on the end of the forcing screw too to keep from galling the center of the shaft up.

 

[tdkkart]

Any grease is better than no grease, which is what most of them get. A bit of lube does make a noticeable difference.

 

[SteveH-CO]

I use anti-seize compound.

 

[honcho]

Bear grease.....preferably grizzly.

 

[Steve_P]

This stuff is the best for a high pressure lube. Not cheap, but a can will last a lifetime. Also use it on splined driveshafts.

Loctite 234227 LOC51048 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Loctite 234227 LOC51048 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[dr_clyde]

Nickel anti-seize for me.

 

[FredWanaker]

moly can be smooth or abrasive depending on the mood it is in. Paraffin and a few drops of oil can be used if you don't want something that collects dirt easily,

 

[Mr_B]

copperslip or moly grease good against thread galling, if easy clean a must bit of gear oil would be easy wipe down and easier keep clean in some tricky use scenarios .

 

[bscman]

A grease with high molybdenum.
Clean the threads thoroughly, grease, and keep debris from contaminating.

Grease with a high moly content is designed for high pressure, high friction points of contact.

Personally, I use and sell cenex lubes and fuels and I use their HD Molybdenum extreme. It's an excellent high pressure grease, with higher levels of moly than many (most) high moly greases, and pretty cheap and easy to find in farm country

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Honestly I'm surprised that pullers don't use a squarer thread form. I usually use a quick spray of penetrating oil.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I use whatever bearing grease is close by, or I squeeze out a dollop of grease from the closest grease gun. I think antiseize is a good choice, but it's a ***** to get off when you inevitably end up covered in it.

 

[KnurledNut]

If you borrow your co-workers puller, its always a good idea to return it to their toolbox completely slathered in anti-seize.
Be liberal. The more, the better.
Make sure to get it all over the jaws and handle too. Helps with rust prevention.
Its best to use his personal tube of anti-seize and then put it on top of his ratchets so he knows you've already taken care of it.

 

[PoorUB]

All I have ever used is a drop or two of gear lube. I have pullers that are 40 years old in good shape.

 

[senlow]

My preference is Molykote G-n Paste. Any extreme pressure lube will work just fine. I avoid anti-seize since that **** gets all over everything.

 

[Copymutt]

I found using a coupling instead of a nut spreads out the force to threads, still liberal grease.

 

[Ton ton]

If you borrow your co-workers puller, its always a good idea to return it to their toolbox completely slathered in anti-seize.
Be liberal. The more, the better.
Make sure to get it all over the jaws and handle too. Helps with rust prevention.
Its best to use his personal tube of anti-seize and then put it on top of his ratchets so he knows you've already taken care of it.

The best piece of advice I have read on garage journal in a long time.

 

[Ton ton]

I really enjoy reading lubricant threads.

 

[Rinspeed]

This stuff is the best for a high pressure lube. Not cheap, but a can will last a lifetime. Also use it on splined driveshafts.

Loctite 234227 LOC51048 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Loctite 234227 LOC51048 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

I really like a lot of the Loctite products, I don't like their pricing though.

 

[isb cornbinder]

The best piece of advice I have read on garage journal in a long time.

I hope this is a joke. If someone borrowed my puller and returned it covered with goo, there would not be an opportunity to borrow again. I do not lend tools. I had to budget to buy my tools. It is not my responsibility to "fund" you project.

 

[rlitman]

I hope this is a joke. If someone borrowed my puller and returned it covered with goo, there would not be an opportunity to borrow again. I do not lend tools. I had to budget to buy my tools. It is not my responsibility to "fund" you project.

It's a joke along these lines:

 

[isb cornbinder]

I hope this is a joke. If someone borrowed my puller and returned it covered with goo, there would not be an opportunity to borrow again. I do not lend tools. I had to budget to buy my tools. It is not my responsibility to "fund" you project.

My friend suggested adding Never Seiz and Seagull **** to paint. This combination would increase coverage and really stick. He was joking.

 

[Bubba Fett]

I really enjoy reading lubricant threads.

Not much friction on the subject, so they usually go pretty well.

 

[Sumboodie]

If you borrow your co-workers puller, its always a good idea to return it to their toolbox completely slathered in anti-seize.
Be liberal. The more, the better.
Make sure to get it all over the jaws and handle too. Helps with rust prevention.
Its best to use his personal tube of anti-seize and then put it on top of his ratchets so he knows you've already taken care of it.

I've banned several people from my tools for them putting tools back slathered in whatever.

Always said return it like it was and I'm fine with it. Like it was wasn't all nassty! And if it breaks, it needs to be replaced.... it's not on me for that!

No, I'm not a tool polisher, but I do like what gets put away to at least be reasonably clean. Same reason you wouldn't eat supper and throw the dishes back in the cupboard.

 

[dscheidt]

Honestly I'm surprised that pullers don't use a squarer thread form. I usually use a quick spray of penetrating oil.

Probably because it's very handy to use a bolt or piece of threaded rod as a forcing screw. acme threaded rod is available, but it's not a usual thing to be able scrounge up around the shop or the farm.

 

[johninct]

Why can't the puller be run through a parts washer when done to clean all of the grease off?

 

[Ton ton]

I hope this is a joke. If someone borrowed my puller and returned it covered with goo, there would not be an opportunity to borrow again. I do not lend tools. I had to budget to buy my tools. It is not my responsibility to "fund" you project.

I was joking.

 

[Doug]

I have found that a 50/50 mix of racoon sweat and panther drool can't be beaten.

 

[Steve_P]

I really like a lot of the Loctite products, I don't like their pricing though.

Yeah, it's expensive. But again, a container will last any home user longer than we live. Any lube is better than dry, ha, and if you want the best, which was the topic of this post, that's it. ARP supplies high moly lube for a reason with their fasteners. The loctite I linked has twice the moly content of the Honda product, which used to be the "biker" standard, and the Loctite is a fraction of the price per ounce. The Honda lube in a travel size toothpaste tube is $22- with half the moly content of the Loctite. You can buy a tub of "moly" grease for $10, and it probably has 2% moly in it; but there's some in there, so they can call it that. The Loctite is 60% moly IIRC; which is what you pay for.

 

[Jlarson]

The best piece of advice I have read on garage journal in a long time.

I skip the puller and go right for the tool box handles.