Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean

canoetrpr · 07-16-2007, 04:40 PM

Not knowing much about grease I've been just using all purpose stuff.

I've been told that Moly based grease is much better to use. Thats that I've picked up for now.

I did encounter some others at the store. Any experience with these products and how they compare to Moly grease? Are they safe to use on my tractor?

1. Lucas Red N Tacky
2. Valvoline heavy duty Cerulean
3. Valvoline premium Valplex

The labels seemed to suggest the above three over the Heavy Duty Moly valvoline grease that I purchased for farm equipment.

jimg · 07-16-2007, 06:40 PM

All the products in your list are Li based. A net search will give some info but I suppose youll need to know what the data means. Im not sure I would understand it all. BTW Valvoline has something called Criminson which looks a lot like Red & Tacky based on the description.

thatguy · 07-16-2007, 07:55 PM

Check out this section of the forum and look for some posts titled "educate me on grease" (or similar)... DieselPower shares his great wealth of knowledge in there...

brian

LoneCowboy · 07-16-2007, 09:21 PM

as someone said above, there's a big huge grease post within the last few pages that has TONS of information
Having said that, Moly grease is the only true

way.

Seriously, Moly actually bonds with the metal and stays there (your hands and skin too

)

DaryleD · 07-16-2007, 10:54 PM

I have been using marine grease, which isn't as good as moly, but was told that if you're doing dirt work, that moly with the dust or dirt would harden in the zerk fittings. I would rather use moly. Has anyone had problems with plugged zerks due to using moly?

canoetrpr · 07-16-2007, 11:23 PM

Thanks all. Will catch up on that thread.

Sounds like I can't go wrong sticking with the Moly that I purchased.

mrutkaus · 07-17-2007, 07:20 AM

Non-chlorinated Brake Cleaner in the green spray can does an amazing job of removing moly grease from clothing, spray generously and rub with clean rough cloth.

Mike

acohen100 · 07-17-2007, 11:42 PM

I bought a pail of TRC C&C 880 Moly, a bulk pump, and a power greaser and I couldn't be happier. I was worried about spending all that money initially, but in retrospect it was a good investment. Now it's easy to load the gun, easy to grease and the grease itself is top shelf stuff.

acohen100 · 07-17-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrutkaus

Non-chlorinated Brake Cleaner in the green spray can does an amazing job of removing moly grease from clothing, spray generously and rub with clean rough cloth.

Mike

Can you link me to that please? I have destroyed about half of my wardrobe in the past 3 weeks.

mrutkaus · 07-18-2007, 08:13 AM

I use CRC non chlorinated spray brake cleaner, tall green can:

eBay Motors: CRC-05088F-CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner Non-Chlorin (item 4578530332 end time Jul-18-07 11:57:19 PDT)

Maybe other types work also. I get it at Advance Auto here in Winchester VA.

Cleans brakes, too!

Good luck,

Mike

07-16-2007, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
canoetrpr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean Not knowing much about grease I've been just using all purpose stuff. I've been told that Moly based grease is much better to use. Thats that I've picked up for now. I did encounter some others at the store. Any experience with these products and how they compare to Moly grease? Are they safe to use on my tractor? 1. Lucas Red N Tacky 2. Valvoline heavy duty Cerulean 3. Valvoline premium Valplex The labels seemed to suggest the above three over the Heavy Duty Moly valvoline grease that I purchased for farm equipment.

07-16-2007, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimg Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,848	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean All the products in your list are Li based. A net search will give some info but I suppose youll need to know what the data means. Im not sure I would understand it all. BTW Valvoline has something called Criminson which looks a lot like Red & Tacky based on the description.

07-16-2007, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
thatguy Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bedford, VA Posts: 845	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean Check out this section of the forum and look for some posts titled "educate me on grease" (or similar)... DieselPower shares his great wealth of knowledge in there... brian __________________ Bedford, VA 2320 w/ 62D MMM, 200CX FEL, Pats EZ Change, LX4 Cutter - (Amsoil in transmission and front axle) Co-owner (with my father) of John Deere 790, 30 HP, 4x4, 513 cutter, 70 FEL 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab w/ 24v Cummins, 4x4 - (Amsoil in f&r diff's)

07-16-2007, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoneCowboy Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 932	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean as someone said above, there's a big huge grease post within the last few pages that has TONS of information Having said that, Moly grease is the only true way. Seriously, Moly actually bonds with the metal and stays there (your hands and skin too )

07-16-2007, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
DaryleD Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 181	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean I have been using marine grease, which isn't as good as moly, but was told that if you're doing dirt work, that moly with the dust or dirt would harden in the zerk fittings. I would rather use moly. Has anyone had problems with plugged zerks due to using moly? __________________ The longer I live; the more I realize how blessed that I am.

07-16-2007, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
canoetrpr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean Thanks all. Will catch up on that thread. Sounds like I can't go wrong sticking with the Moly that I purchased.

07-17-2007, 07:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
mrutkaus Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: N. ofWinchester VA Posts: 586	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean Non-chlorinated Brake Cleaner in the green spray can does an amazing job of removing moly grease from clothing, spray generously and rub with clean rough cloth. Mike

07-17-2007, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
acohen100 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 153	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean I bought a pail of TRC C&C 880 Moly, a bulk pump, and a power greaser and I couldn't be happier. I was worried about spending all that money initially, but in retrospect it was a good investment. Now it's easy to load the gun, easy to grease and the grease itself is top shelf stuff.

07-18-2007, 08:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
mrutkaus Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: N. ofWinchester VA Posts: 586	Re: Red N' Tacky, Moly and Cerulean I use CRC non chlorinated spray brake cleaner, tall green can: eBay Motors: CRC-05088F-CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner Non-Chlorin (item 4578530332 end time Jul-18-07 11:57:19 PDT) Maybe other types work also. I get it at Advance Auto here in Winchester VA. Cleans brakes, too! Good luck, Mike

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