Lucas Trans Treatment to replace grease

[urbanrifleman]

I use Lucas tranny treatment in my Jeep. It is a thick, red bunch of lubrication additives. I started using it instead of grease on my bolts. Man does it work!!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Not to long ago on here a member recommended STP for the bolt lugs. I’ve been using it and like it. It seems to stay there better than grease.

 

[Mark W]

......and I use 30 weight Mobile 1 synthetic for gun oil. A quart lasts for a loooong time!!

 

[T-shooter]

I saw a test using Motorcote in oil and it didn't look fake so I started using it. I put some in gun oil too. It is a high pressure lubricant. Years ago in the 70's I used something called Center Point Lube for a dead center on a lathe. At that time it's the only thing I found that would stay on header-to -exhaust pipes and didn't burn out or dry up. Can't find it anymore. As far as Motorcoat, I don't believe everything I see, usually I don't trust much of anything but this looks reasonable. Here's the video and you be the judge.

 

[urbanrifleman]

My buddy uses synthetic engine assembly lube. I bet that works good.

 

[centershot]

I use Mobile 1 grease on the lugs.

 

[1885Winman4590]

+1 on the mobile synthetic. I used it on a loader for a slasher set up. Greasing interval went from once a day, to once every 3 days. It stays put and is very slick.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

My buddy uses synthetic engine assembly lube. I bet that works good.

I use it as well. It's a red, very tacky stuff. Works very well. Just think about it's intended use...on cam and lifters during initial start up and break in. You can hardly wipe the stuff off and it's very slick.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Lucas makes one too.

https://lucasoil.com/products/engine-builder-lubricants/semi-synthetic-assembly-lube

 

[urbanrifleman]

Here is the stuff my buddy uses:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBNVSK/?tag=accuratescom-20

Permatex Assembly Lube

6 bucks!!!

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Here is the stuff my buddy uses:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBNVSK/?tag=accuratescom-20

Permatex Assembly Lube

6 bucks!!!

That's exactly what I use. I may be wrong but I don't think it's truly synthetic, though. The old stuff had a lot of zinc in it. That's the magic pixie dust, imo. Most oils no longer contain zinc in them and a standard flat tappet engine will not run long on it, anymore. Most everything now has roller cam and lifters and don't need the extra lubricity, so they got rid of the zinc.

Oh, and just a tiny dab on the lugs is plenty.

 

[urbanrifleman]

That's exactly what I use. I may be wrong but I don't think it's truly synthetic, though. The old stuff had a lot of zinc in it. That's the magic pixie dust, imo. Most oils no longer contain zinc in them and a standard flat tappet engine will not run long on it, anymore. Most everything now has roller cam and lifters and don't need the extra lubricity, so they got rid of the zinc.

Oh, and just a tiny dab on the lugs is plenty.

It's the cocking piece where the magic happens.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

It's the cocking piece where the magic happens.

I do put a tiny bit on that ramp and the extraction cam too. The only down side is it, like any grease, collects dirt. Just gotta use a little and wipe it off occasionally.

 

[hogpatrol]

I used to use AvBlend in aircraft engines so going to give this a try. Can't be any worse than the other snake oils out there.

https://store.zmax.com/zmax-gun-care-2-pack-p9.aspx

 

[urbanrifleman]

It is the trick to get the thick stuff. So it sticks and is still super slick.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

It is the trick to get the thick stuff. So it sticks and is still super slick.

It's not a great overall bolt lube, especially in cold weather. It's too thick for that. I use atf as a general lube...believe it or not.

 

[urbanrifleman]

It's not a great overall bolt lube, especially in cold weather. It's too thick for that. I use atf as a general lube...believe it or not.

Well, I added ATF to the Lucas for that too

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Well, I added ATF to the Lucas for that too

In spite of all the ads for the latest and greatest snake oils, ATF is imo, the perfect gun oil.

 

[TrxR]

Do you guys use the assembly lube for the bolt lugs as well ?

 

[Rtheurer]

Lucas Red and Tackey.. Its all i use now.