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Mr.Nice. <mr.nice@-nospam-clara.co.uk> wrote:

> I've just remembered that I didn't change the oil in my swivels when I
> did the rest of the oils (oops, I'm sure there was a good reason at
> the rime).
> I probably have enough ep90 to do them but I thought about that
> one-shot greases stuff I've heard about.
>
> is it silly money?
>

4.99 inc VAT here (sachet or pot)

> the swivels were replaced (not long ago) when I bought it at the
> beginning of the year, should I just stick with the ep-90?
>

Where the upper and lover are both roller brearings, then grease
is fine. Where the top is a Railko Bush I have doubts about whether
the bush will be lubcricated sufficiently by grease as the bush is
lubricated by splash, so oil may be better in this case.

> how long does the grease stuff last?
>

Is supposed to be "for life", but any water getting in there is
likely to reduce this somewhat.

>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

Richard

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