How "greasy" should the outside diff be?

[FrankyArseneau]

How much red n tacky should i apply?
Purchased a tube and looking to know how much i should put?

 

[Tex Koder]

How much red n tacky should i apply?
Purchased a tube and looking to know how much i should put?
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a small blob should do the job. Just spin it a few times to work it all the way around.

But, if you like to give them a thick coat on all the teeth individually that's okay too.

 

[FrankyArseneau]

Awesome, so basically what i did with the remaining of black TLR hi-pressure grease. Ran a line all around the gear.

Thanks, i should be fine with that and re-lube after a few packs?

 

[Chapinb]

Enough to coat is all you realistically need. Most of it gets flung off as soon as you hit the throttle anyway. If you stuff it right full, 100%, you might cause additional drag.

That said, I add much more than a coating. Usually I fill up the little pocket between the pin/pinion, rotate it through a few times, then do it again.

 

[FrankyArseneau]

Thanks everyone!!

 

[PrerunninF150]

You really only need little, I do like three dabs around the gear and give it a spin to make sure all the teeth got some. Like Chapinb said most gets flung off and then you have a bigger mess when it comes time to service the diff.

 

[mvessell]

I only grease the teeth, I do have a question about your diff tho, what’s the stripe around the housing of shaved metal from?

 

[FrankyArseneau]

I only grease the teeth, I do have a question about your diff tho, what’s the stripe around the housing of shaved metal from?

I guess thats "normal"...input gear rubbed a bit.

 

[Ckrobin]

If you are willing to maintain it regularly and want max performance clean that sticky stuff off there and use a proper speed oil. None of my cars have grease in the bearings or transmissions or difs. The only one I have had an issue with is the Losi Sprint which has a known issue of the screws backing out. Not likely caused by my oil.

 

[FrankyArseneau]

If you are willing to maintain it regularly and want max performance clean that sticky stuff off there and use a proper speed oil. None of my cars have grease in the bearings or transmissions or difs. The only one I have had an issue with is the Losi Sprint which has a known issue of the screws backing out. Not likely caused by my oil.

I don't mind the regular maintenance at all. What do you suggest for "speed oil" ? Sorry not familiar with that.

Thanks

 

[Ckrobin]

I used Marvel mystery oil for a long time with no issues. I have since found better but I'll keep that a racing secret. The MMO is great and and is definitely an improvement over grease. It is also a detergent so has benefits in dirty environments. You can also google up a hundred brands of dedicated home brewed speed oils.