Ratchet Lube

[TDLMOMOWERS]

I have a bunch of ratchets that are due for a good cleaning and relubrication. What do you guys recommend for a good lube? I have used Silicone Grease in the past and been very happy with it. I just don't know whether to use grease or a heavy oil.

 

[rt dak]

I used engine assembly lube because I had it lying around. Worked well so I keep using it.

 

[blue dog]

Red lube of love, just a tiny spot, works wonders.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBNVSK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[canuckian]

I either use superlube or spray a little white lithium grease.

 

[reptilezs]

i use a thin grease or thick chain lube. took apart a williams with the snap on guts and it was packed full of grease. i clipped the spring and wiped most of the grease off

 

[RangerDaleXp]

SuperLube

 

[keithwvd]

I originally put some EP all purpose grease in all of mine, seemed to work okay but even using just a dab I could hear it squishing around so I cleaned it out and used gun oil which seems to be working well

 

[Muffduster]

Lucas assembly lube.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-assembly-lube/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=692400

 

[bad_idea]

A good grease liberally coating the gear. I work in ship repair and my poor ratchet falls into a bilge full of saltwater often enough. I used to oil the gear, but then it would rust due to the saltwater and I would have to take it apart again. The last time I took it apart I used grease and it has worked smoothly since. Even after a saltwater bath or two.

 

[sharkytm]

Lucas Oil Treatment. Rubbish for oil, great for ratchets.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

I just don't know whether to use grease or a heavy oil.

It depends on the ratchet.

Superlube for Snap-On ratchets
RLL for MAC ratchets
Permatex Green for Cornwell ratchets

 

[Muffduster]

Lucas Oil Treatment. Rubbish for oil, great for ratchets.

Not rubbish in old Kohler K series air cooled engines running 30 weight oil.

 

[CaseyJoes.]

SuperLube. You can find lots more posts and opinions about this using the search function too.

 

[cmandp]

I've been using an old can of Lubriplate A grease. Has worked well even in small 1/4" ratchets.

 

[JASTECH]

Anybody tried Amsoil grease or the red spray lube?

 

[kippieland]

I use Superlube on my course and MX suspension fluid (since I have it laying around) which is super slippery on my high tooth ratchets. It makes them super fast!

 

[shampoop]

SuperLube. You can find lots more posts and opinions about this using the search function too.

This. Works great in my sealed high tooth count snapon ratchets as well as my unsealed low tooth count protos.

 

[rockchucker]

Deja-Vu?

 

[mudflap]

The best stuff to use is pu**y juice, plus it makes your toolbox smell good.

 

[rockchucker]

Does that come in a truck like this one?

Like the Snap-On Truck only different?



I have used Super Lube for a while now in my Ratchets.

 

[CJKaz]

DuPont Krytox. Good enough for NASA, good enough for a ratchet (I get it for free).

 

[DrkMtnDew]

Lucas assembly lube.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-assembly-lube/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=692400

Very good in fine tooth ratchets like the Dual80 or Matco88.

 

[vga]

I use Tri Flow chain lube.