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Moly grease slack adjusters

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by redgod7, Mar 30, 2020.

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  1. Mar 30, 2020 #1
    redgod7

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    Hey guys. I hope everyone is staying safe out there.
    I'm shut down getting some work done on the truck while things cool down.
    I was putting brake chambers on and after scraping all the grease and grime I noticed a problem with the slacks. They're M1D which I think are like the AA1s. The so called mechanic who worked on it last didn't set them properly with the control arm pointing in the groove and also overtightened the little bracket nut and bent the #### out of the control arm. They seemed to be adjusting properly but now I don't trust them so I bought new slacks as well.
    I am wondering how many use moly grease on the slacks? I have been using 3% moly grease on everything including slacks and u joints with no issues. Haldex however does not recommend moly. They say it might not allow it to self adjust.
    What are your thoughts?
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2020 #2
    Shawn2130

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    I have used moly grease personally as well but for slacks, I think they’re too thick when it gets cold out.

    In the winter, I’ve had to place the grease gun on a warm surface to warm it up to be able to pump it.

    Even when I’m able to pump it, it’s harder than normal grease.
     
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    Snailexpress

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    Not sure it's for all slack adjusters but Gunite manual says NO MOLY grease
     
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    Cali kid

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    Don't pop moly driver that stuff is the devil!
     
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    redgod7

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    Yea haldex says the same thing. Something about the clutches inside and not enough friction to kick the self adjuster.
     
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  8. Mar 30, 2020 #6
    redgod7

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    Lmao
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2020 #7
    BoxCarKidd

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    In about 1985 A company sent me to a week long Rockwell class. I asked the man directly. So you are telling me that we should keep a hand grease gun with a lighter grease just for the automatic slack adjusters? YES!
    Do not consider heaver grease a problem in the south.
    I know that is a different brand from a different time but do they all not work about the same? Not so sure about white grease in some cases. I like JD corn head grease better for stuff like that. Not selling a brand but it is a good product for the application. You can look it up online and buy it in many brands.
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2020 #8
    redgod7

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    I found another thread discussing grease. I guess a polyurea grease is preferred for slack adjusters. I've been using a 3% moly grease on everything. Maybe I'll just stick with it. I'm trying to avoid having multiple greases/guns.
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2020 #9
    HoneyBadger67

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    Do not use polyurea grease in your slack adjusters. Polyurea is only for high shear environments, (think automotive wheel bearings), low shear turns the grease to water.

    Do not use molybdenum in your slack adjusters. Moly is for shock load applications.

    I know these things because I used to work in a chemical factory (10 long years) that specialized in lubricating products.

    Use a 1 or 0 grade grease kinda like @BoxCarKidd mentioned. 2 gets too stiff in colder climates and 00 is too runny. It's definitely a PitA to carry multiple grades and guns but probably more so to put the wrong stuff into the wrong zerk.
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2020 #10
    Ribeye

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    Grease is relatively cheap, why scrimp. Use red, blue or the green stuff for everything. Moly is not waterproof either, more prone to washout, dropout temp is lower too. I only use moly on fifth wheel plate if no other option.
     
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