Steering sector grease

[Racerstev]

I just rebuilt mine, it was loose and leaking.It needed a new sector shaft and bearings.

I just used a 85-90 weight oil. No leaks yet.

Steve

[Soup]

John Deere Corn Head grease works like a charm and doesn't leak out any more than other similar weight greases.  I've used it in my steering gear for years.

[Plymouthcranbrook]

I have heard that "Cone Hole" grease for tractors is a good substitute. I have used 90 wt gear oil in mine but it doesn't leak too bad.

[TodFitch]

I just use the same gear lube as I use in the transmission and rear end.

[Touring29]

I have always used the liquid gear lube recommended in the owners manual. Despite the fact that it only has felt seals on the pitman arm it doesn't seem to need more gear lube very often.

The "Instruction Book" as Plymouth called it in 1929 says "A special heavy steering gear lubricant should be used for the steering gear. This lubricant should be diluted with engine oil if necessary, in extremely low temperatures."

It doesn't say what it is. Somehow I don't think the kid at O'Reilleys would be much help :) Anyone know?

[TodFitch]

I have always used the liquid gear lube recommended in the owners manual. Despite the fact that it only has felt seals on the pitman arm it doesn't seem to need more gear lube very often.

[Touring29]

What have you folks been using to fill the steering sector? I have used Lucas Red & Tacky in the past since it doesn't seem to get as stiff as regular chassis grease but is there something better? The one I am working on right now only has a felt seal in the top and bottom and nothing on the shaft going to the pitman arm so I don't think anything much thinner will stay in.