Carburetor Linkage Lubrication

[Marvel]

What is the best type of lubricant to use on an early 911 linkage, especially at the ball-type joints ?

[304065]

Bosch distributor grease.

[Jon B]

What is the best type of lubricant to use on an early 911 linkage, especially at the ball-type joints ?

These are low speed, low pressure applications without any thermal concerns.
Any reasonably viscous grease intended for metal-to-metal contact is fine, including Bosch distributor grease.

Jon B.
Vista, CA

[xpensivewino]

I am also interested in this question. Obviously the factory uses a few different types of Optimol greases for different applications, but which one and part number is correct for general grease lubrication. As I head towards re-assembly of my restoration I'm looking for a general, long life, -30 to 120.C grease for window and lock mechanisms, hood and trunk latches, hinges, throttle linkage ball cups etc. . I know the factory uses Optimol TA for the center-lock lug nuts in motorsport applications, and also recommends this for regular wheel lugs, but there is also an Optimol T which sounds a bit more of a general use grease. Any specific experience and or part numbers would be great..Thanks

[37yrold911]

Optimoly??

it is an anti-seize - (which acts like a grease)

there is TA, and HT - one is Cu based and the other Al base, tho I forget which

I hate to quasi-disagree with post #2, but I think post #3 is better

I'll also throw out Teflon lube, graphite, or some of the old Mb powder you used for engine rebuilding decades ago and is still sitting around in the garage....
(these last 3 will not hold abrasive dust particles which will degrade the ball joint after a few centuries)

or... do it right and toss the old joint out and use ceramic on plastic (UHMWPE) ball joints

[RSTarga]

Moly for the wheel nuts and Wurth HKS100 for inside the door and linkages. PTF (teflon) spray for inside of locks.

[Richardnew]

I use a high temp silicone brake grease. Mainly because it's easy to reach on my shelf. Just don't use too much. Grease attracts dirt and then you have a grinding compound.





Richard Newton
Miami Beach Concours