Nose gear lube

[jiott]

I believe it is SHC 100.

[jrevens]

If it was my nosewheel, and nothing is specified in the manual, I would use the same grease that is specified for the alaska bushwheel tailwheel because the wet dirty environment is the same. They recommend that red Mobil SHC (synthetic) grease. I can't remember the number; its something like SHC 500. Supposed to be about the best grease there is.

Even better than Lucas Red "N" Tacky #2 ?

[jiott]

I'm not familiar with Lucas Red "N" Tacky #2; it may be just fine. I go with what I am comfortable with; in this case the Mobil SHC 100 is recommended for heavy duty bush type tailwheels so I don't think you would go wrong.

[colospace]

Thanks Jim, looks like Grainger"s carries the SHC 100 too.

[colospace]

For what it's worth....
I bought some Mobil Mobilith SHC 100 and found that it states "not recommended for aviation use" on its label.
Turns out there is an Aviation Grease SHC 100 also.
According to Mobil tech help, "It meets more stringent tests and the applicable requirements of aviation."
That not withstanding, I'm thinking the Mobilith will be just fine for the nose gear surfaces on a Kitfox.