Spray Lube

TheMurf

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BX1880.with loader and 48 inch deck. 1990 Gravel 12G Riding tractor.
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What Spray lubricant do you Gentlemen recommended for using in the linkages and lube points in a BX tractor ? Is chain lube ok ? Or, white litho grease,ok ? I'm surprised there are not more zerk fittings on these machines. Such as the tie rods, steering gear, shift linkage, etc. My old Gravely has fifteen zerk fittings for grease..
 
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fried1765

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What Spray lubricant do you Gentlemen recommended for using in the linkages and lube points in a BX tractor ? Is chain lube ok ? Or, white litho grease,ok ? I'm surprised there are not more zerk fittings on these machines. Such as the tie rods, steering gear, shift linkage, etc. My old Gravely has fifteen zerk fittings for grease..
LPS-3 or Woolwax
 

Pau7220

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L3650 GST, Landpride TL250 FEL w/ Piranha, 6' King Kutter, GM1084R Finish
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LPS-3 or Woolwax
OP asked for a lubricant, aren’t these undercoating / rustproofing?

White lithium makes a mess. The newer clear gel lubes work great. Many companies make them. One example here.
 
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TheMurf

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BX1880.with loader and 48 inch deck. 1990 Gravel 12G Riding tractor.
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Thank you Gentlemen, I never realized that WD-40 made other formulas..
 

lynnmor

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B2601-1
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Chain lube is fine, some kinds spray on thin and then become thicker when the solvent evaporates allowing it to flow into joints.
 
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DrankTheOrangeKoolaid

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The problem with spray lube is it gets a lot of lube where you don't want it and not much where you do want it. I prefer an old fashion oil can.
 

ItBmine

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Krown, but I rarely lube any linkages because I find it just attracts dirt. Over 900 hours and nothing wore out yet.
 

Downeaster

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Kubota BX1880, loader, mower deck, and ballast
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Deep creep
I have some Deep Creep, and I love it. It is similar to Aero-Kroil, but cost a little less, and will loosen hard stuborn nuts and bolts. I use it sparingly, and use the WD40 for simple stuff, and save the creep for tough jobs.
 

C1skout

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Bx2380
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I've been using ATF from an oil can on linkage joints that are easy to get to, and spray chain lube on the less accessible ones.
 

GBJeffOH

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What Spray lubricant do you Gentlemen recommended for using in the linkages and lube points in a BX tractor ? Is chain lube ok ? Or, white litho grease,ok ? I'm surprised there are not more zerk fittings on these machines. Such as the tie rods, steering gear, shift linkage, etc. My old Gravely has fifteen zerk fittings for grease..
I use it on locks, hinges and anything that moves that does not have a grease fitting.
I also use it on electrical connectors.
 

nbryan

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Adding my vote for the Fluid Film. Seeps in and sticks around, smells not bad.
I keep regular WD40 around as well, for dirt/rust penetration and cleaning. Wipe that down and follow with Fluid Film for lasting results.
 

bmblank

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I'm glad to see all the votes for Fluidfilm.
 
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Bmyers

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I like WD-40 Dry Lube. Doesn't make a mess and so far, I have had good luck with it.