Use Fluid Film to lube attachment-dolly caster bearings? Other suggestions?

[k0ua]

I saw it in a Lowe's today, on a endcap in a tool isle, was with the other stuff like WD40 and PB Blaster.

According to the Lowes app I just installed it is on the endcap between isle 69 and 70 in tools. Supposed to be 3 in stock in my store.

 

[PA hayseed]

what are people's thoughts on using it on the deck of a mower. To be specific, once the deck is cleaned and dry, to spray it on the underneath side were it cuts the grass. I just got a can today, and it looks like it might stop raining here for about 4 days so my project list is long.

MY decks on my 6&7 foot RFM take a beating and they are hard to clean and will rust up quickly. I don't know if this stuff would cause the grass to clump or bind up in there (while mowing). Just looking for one more way to save the decks. Every two years they are lifted by the FEL and I wire wheel them down and repaint them. Getting an extra year would be nice.

 

[murphy1244]

Found it at Auto Zone,12.95 a can. Ouch!!!!

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

what are people's thoughts on using it on the deck of a mower. To be specific, once the deck is cleaned and dry, to spray it on the underneath side were it cuts the grass. I just got a can today, and it looks like it might stop raining here for about 4 days so my project list is long.

MY decks on my 6&7 foot RFM take a beating and they are hard to clean and will rust up quickly. I don't know if this stuff would cause the grass to clump or bind up in there (while mowing). Just looking for one more way to save the decks. Every two years they are lifted by the FEL and I wire wheel them down and repaint them. Getting an extra year would be nice.

I've heard people say that it keeps grass from clogging up under the deck, but I've heard others say that it doesn't stop clogging or that it doesn't stop it for long. But it's worth a try.

I think the best route would be to thoroughly clean the underside of the deck, and probably use a wire brush on an angle grinder to get it down to bare metal. Then prime and paint it with an appropriate deck paint, and then use FF on it before mowing with it.

 

[daybreak1998]

Howdy,

Yes, Fluid Film works great on many many things. It stays around too. Others buy a gallon or 5 gallon bucket and spray the bottom side of their car or truck.

Chains=
I see some mention chain-saver. I use a very specific product on all my chains. (square baler and round baler)
Kellogs Professional Products Black Oil.
Note: Kelloggs 11.25 oz. black oil grease, sprays as 10W oil, sets up to 600W gear grease within minutes, will not sling off spinning gears or chain, doesn't harden or dry out, withstands temperature to 250 degree Fahrenheit, helps prevent rust, corrosion, friction, wear on motorcycle drive chains, conveyors, monorails, lift truck chains & rollers, fifth wheels, sliders on over the road trailers.

It goes on and coats the chains very well, and then thickens, so it does not fly off. Very good stuff.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

My local NAPA in Park Rapids has Fluid Film as does Fleet Pride in Bemidji. And Amazon has everything.

 

[jbwilson]

Can you use Fluid Film for preventing bolts seizing? Would it be ok to use on spark plugs for this purpose or would the engine heat be too much for it?

John

 

[k0ua]

Can you use Fluid Film for preventing bolts seizing? Would it be ok to use on spark plugs for this purpose or would the engine heat be too much for it?

John

I don't think it would work well for that.

 

[newbury]

Can you use Fluid Film for preventing bolts seizing? Would it be ok to use on spark plugs for this purpose or would the engine heat be too much for it?

John

I don't think it would work well for that.

I'd expect the smell of burning sheep lanolin to be unpleasant also.

 

[k0ua]

I'd expect the smell of burning sheep lanolin to be unpleasant also.

And I wondered after it burned, what type of hard residue would be filling those spark plug threads...