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Old 01-09-2011   #1
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Default throw out bearing lube

hey is there any lube I need to use on the smooth guide/shaft that the throw out bearing rides on or do I leave it dry??

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Old 01-09-2011   #2
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Default Re: throw out bearing lube

My new throwout came with the red grease on there.
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Old 01-09-2011   #3
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Default Re: throw out bearing lube

Okay so grease, mine came out of the box dry.

thank you Sir
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Old 01-09-2011   #4
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Default Re: throw out bearing lube

If its not already greased then just use mobil 1 synthetic grease. Its red.
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Old 01-09-2011   #5
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And if you don’t know already don’t put any grease on the input shaft nose that goes into the pilot bushing. That's a no no.
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Old 01-09-2011   #6
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Default Re: throw out bearing lube

I used the oi-lite bushing, and broached the flutes on the lathe.
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