Sorry, another sprocket question

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I was looking through my service manual on how to change the front sprocket. It all seems rather straight forward until I read the bit in bold below

Engine Sprocket Installation
•Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin.
•Install the engine sprocket onto the shaft so that the mark
side [A] faces outwards.
•Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads of
the output shaft and the seating surface of the engine
sprocket nut.
•After torquing the engine sprocket nut, bend the one side
of the washer [B] over the nut.

What is that stuff? A quick google unsurprisingly showed it's used for lubrication. Is this step essential and can anything else (more common) be used in it's palce?

Thanks.

T1z3R · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

copper grease
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

T1z3R · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

its what on all mine with no negative side-effects in that department.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks guys. Any ideas where I could pick some of the graphite stuff up from? Any recommended brands?

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I tend to use Copper Grease for everything too. No ill effects.

No doubt some rocket scientist will come along and prove why it's no good for this application though. Rolling Eyes

Works fine por moi.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

I got some of that stuff in the shed, I normally get it from the local gun shop.

Have also used copper slip with no ill effect.

If you want the "proper" stuff I've found somehere

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks Davo, looks like just the stuff Thumbs Up

Plus being on Ebay it means I can get it from the comfort of my chair.

On a side note, are you going to make an appearance any time this year?

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thing is copper slip has tiny bits of copper in and they act as a grinding paste, not a very good one but over time they may cause problems. Its ideal for things like stopping squeal on brake pads.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Well I got some of the stuff Davo pointed out, mainly out of laziness. Just need to wait for all my bits to arrive (if Royal Mail ever sort their lives out) and get cracking.

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

oh a tip for you....

do not jam the chain against the waterpump to get the front sprocket off. it makes a mess and you will need a new waterpump.... Embarassed

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Don't use copper grease in moving applications, it's an abrasive

Use it to prevent galling

I'd use high temp lithium grease, but then I looooooooooooooove the grease

timjim · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Karma :

id avoid copper grease on or near the sprocket assembly,mainly due to the fact that over time it solidifies and attracts dust/rust/muck ,which in turn makes it abrasive as previously stated.Moly grease is widely available...Halfrauds will stock it along with any good motorist/car shop.good luck.tim Karma

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

a bit of copper grease on the thread of the spindle or the thread of the nut is not going to hurt. yes it may be slightly abrasive but the nut shouldnt be moving on the spindle anyway. no movement so no abrasive.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Moly grease I believe also has the advantage or giving a small amount of protection against shock when used on splines. Seem to remember I saw that written somewhere.