Originally Posted by
Cari-in-Oly
I"f were being produced it would have been the recommended lube for that gear." It should not, however, be used in the grease tubes that lube the upper gear on a 201-2. Singer lube or vaseline are the recommendations there.
Cari
I have used Triflow grease, Finish Line Ceramic grease, Singer lubrication in a blue tube. I don't like the wite greases with gritty feel, often with lithium or silicone, teflon on the other hand is nice, though. As I said, I have a 201 with an external fitted motor and belt drive, and I don't have to worry about the potted motor or internal wiring. The only advantage I find with grease is you don't have to oil that often. I don't mind checking the gears now and then, I use Triflow Superior Lubricant in a bottle or Finish Line Ceramic wet lube. I give the meshed gears a drop of oil when the other parts get a drop of oil and I have a lighter more smooth running machine. I don't know exactly why I get a better result with the oils when others swear by the fancy synthetic greases; maybe they prefer the slightly lower maintanance?