Am installing the engine/trans assembly with the kids this weekend. The factory service manual for my '54 1/2 ton shows that the groove for the clutch throwout fork on the throwout bearing should be "coated" and the recess inside the bearing should be "packed" with what I am assuming would be grease. Any thoughts on what type of grease and is this actually the recommended procedure. I am certain that these two points should not be over lubricated, but also certain that some kind of lube is neccessary so the bearing slides properly. The assembly instructions mention a "small amount of graphite grease". What are all you guys using to lubricate your throwout bearings? Let's try to keep the replies clean, shall we? Andy
I used a small amount of moly based graphite grease when my '54 went back together. Just follow the service manual on Page #6-89 step #8 Pack clutch fork ball seat with a small amount. Then #10 Lubricate the recess on the inside of the throwout bearing collar and coat the throwout fork groove with a small amount of grease. Pay attention to Picture Fg #113 on the bottom of that page. What ever grease you end up using make sure is rated high temperature. And don't spread it too much. Just enough to lube the areas but not spill off. Espically the throw out bearing Ha Was that clean enough for ya ?
Steve is right about the high temp grease, it is vital when it comes to this. If you don't it will all burn off and then be dry. Any moly lube should work, like a graphite. Just don't over do it, you don't want grease flying everywhere in there and getting on that brand new clutch disc.
