South Bend 9a thrust bearing ,lube?

[benmychree]

I would posit that regular oil has worked just fine for way over one hundred years so far, and those thrust bearings are not designed for grease lube, if they were ball or roller type bearings, it may be a different case.

 

[MBY9A]

What is "super lube", is it a lubricant intended for automotive rear axle use with hypoid gearing? If so, it will destroy bronze bearings.

Many people use it and like it. Others say not to use it and causes the pulley to seize up. I guess it's like with anything.
This Super Lube has PTFE which is another name for teflon which I hear people have switched to instead of Roy Deans since it's no longer available.

Super Lube Synthetic Grease 3 oz Mfr# 21030 - Ace Hardware

Super Lube Grease is a patented synthetic NLGI grade 2 heavy-duty, multipurpose lubricant with Syncolon (PTFE). Synthetic base fluids and the addition of Syncolon (PTFE) micro powders combine to form a premium lubricant that provides longer life protection against friction, wear, rust and...

www.acehardware.com

 

[MBY9A]

I would posit that regular oil has worked just fine for way over one hundred years so far, and those thrust bearings are not designed for grease lube, if they were ball or roller type bearings, it may be a different case.

I totally agree!