Gear Lube? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

EarnieOGR Forum Member

Installing a new Lionel DC motor and wondering what gear lube is recommended for motor-gear screw

or what can I use?

5/1/149:51 PM

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Gilly@N&WOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

OK, I'll be the first with this answer....Lucas Oil "Red-N-Tacky"

Awesome stuff!!!

Gilly

prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Second on the Lucas Oil "Red-N-Tacky". You can purchase the tube at any automotive parts store.

Prewar PappyOGR Forum Member

Well Then, I'll be the third with answer being Lucas Oil"Red-N-Tacky". It keeps everything working smooth and quiet.

TexSpecialOGR Forum Member

Earnie, if you search forum using "lubrication" you will find hundreds of recommendations for your needs and very interesting reading. I use Label grease on the motor worm drive gears because it has less tackiness and easier for motor to turn. I use red grease on wheel gears so it won't "fly" off under power onto track.

Steve, Lady and Tex

Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

Same here. Red & Tacky.

JohnSOGR Forum Member

reb n tacky, but any synthetic grease will do

5/2/147:15 AM

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