What kind of grease should you use on the rotor gear of a magneto and what grade of oil should you use in the magneto. It looks like there was lithium.
Grease for magneto rotor
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Re: Grease for magneto rotor
I use white lithium grease on the magneto rotor and for the magneto oil cup it is ok to use the same grade as is used in the crankcase.
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Re: Grease for magneto rotor
I've used most any grease on the rotor mechanism. It doesn't need to be di-electric or anything special. For oiling the cup I use 30 weight or less, for instance, sewing machine oil. That oil goes into a wicking system to keep the "oilite" bronze bearings moist. They need very little oil. I suggest 1-2 drops once a year for light use of the Cub, maybe twice a year if used heavily.
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Re: Grease for magneto rotor
Thanks for that, Rick. I've been negligent relative to the oiler but will take care of it directly.
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