Tri=Flow Lubricant For Rod End Bearings

[Dvanlanen]

My manual says to use Tri-Flow to lubricate the rod end bearings. Tri-Flow has a plethora of lubricants. Does anyone know specifically which Tri-Flow lubricant I am supposed to use on the rod end bearings?

Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen

[kmach]

Hi,
I use LPS 1 on just about everything. It seems to lubricate nice and I have had no problems as of yet. I'm sure others with more experience and credentials, will say what they have used.

[MotReklaw]

I'm using the LPS too Dave.

[Geowitz]

I'm using LPS as well -

LPS 1 for flaperon bearings
LPS 2 for Rod ends

Available at Aircraft Spruce among other places.

[Dorsal]

I use both LPS and Tri-Flo but I can't tell you which one, I think I got it at a bike shop.

[hansedj]

Use both and I did get the tri flow from my bike shop.

[rogerh12]

My model 4-1200 kit was from 2001 and almost every rod end was bone dry and on some the eye could not be moved with my fingers. I bought a grease gun and injected lithium grease into all of them. I recommend everyone check their rod ends for proper lubrication before assembly.

Hope this helps
Roger.

[Dvanlanen]

Thanks to everyone for their responses.