C2 head light ball & cup greese

[Bill W.]

What is the best grease to put on the head light balls and cups

[Paul J.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

Bill,

I use plain ole white lithium grease, but that is what I was taught was correct for friction surfaces like striker plates and door hinges. This is probably not OEM, if there was any grease used at all. I've often wondered if silicone grease is a better alternative, since it is specifically called for in plumbing applications where water is present. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

Paul

[Jim S.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

Bill,

If memory serves , the felt seal that goes next to the bearing should be oiled , but the ball and cup were not , nor were they supposed to be , greased.

That being said I think I applied a very light coat of Black Chassis Grease to mine , just cause !


Jim

[Russ S.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

I don't recall whether I used white grease or never seize.

[Wayne W.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

Use the nylon balls and lub is not really necessary.

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

Use the nylon balls and lub is not really necessary.

Would recommend using any synthetic based bearing grease that has the viscosity to stay in the bearings and the metal balls/cups. I would never be caught dead with nylon balls on an NCRS restoration!!!!! LOL

JR

[Wayne W.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

Wouldn't have the balls to do it JR.

[Duke W.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

White lithium grease tends to dry out fast. I recommend a synthetic like Mobil 1 grease.

Duke

[Russ S.]

Re: C2 head light ball & cup greese

DITTO on the nylon balls Joe Ray!!!!! DITTO!!!!

Would recommend using any synthetic based bearing grease that has the viscosity to stay in the bearings and the metal balls/cups. I would never be caught dead with nylon balls on an NCRS restoration!!!!! LOL

JR