best lube for shift lever

[DaveZX6r]

OK so my shifter has felt sloppy and gross for a while so last week I pulled the rear set off Removed the shift lever. Then pushed out the stock steel bushing turned a new one out of 17-4 and pressed the new one in. Now my question is what should I use for lubricant. I had just slathered some white marine grease on there. But one of the guys at work suggested I use antisieze. He used to work at a chopper shop and said that's what they used. Doesn't sound so good to me though. Any thoughts?

[csmutty]

I think antiseize should do the job.

[Pigman]

I like Bell-Ray grease..........light coat will be fine.

[sveesix]

I usually throw some general purpose lithium grease in there.

[Jim]

Bell Ray waterproof grease.

[SSearchVT]

A waterproof grease would be my choice over anti-seize. Grease is designed for parts moving against each other. Anti-seize is for preventing static pieces from rusting. But - anti-seize is better than nothing...

[DaveZX6r]

A waterproof grease would be my choice over anti-seize. Grease is designed for parts moving against each other. Anti-seize is for preventing static pieces from rusting. But - anti-seize is better than nothing...

That was kind of my thinking. That's why I used the marine grease I'all pick up some of that bell ray water proof though thanks for the tips guys.

[stoinkythepig]

I use Mercury 2-4-C lube. It's used on propeller splines underwater and seems about the best thing I've found so far. I've been meaning to drill it, tap it, and put a zerk on it...

[RandyO]

I've been meaning to drill it, tap it, and put a zerk on it...

I drilled and tapped my shifter last year

[loudog]

I usually throw some general purpose lithium grease in there.

That's what I use too.

Anti-seize is essentially a high-temp lube though...should work fine. Not sure about the weather-proofness though.

[DaveZX6r]

Yeah I didn't use the antiseize I used water resistant marine grease. The anti seize was just a suggestion I got from someone else.

[DaveZX6r]

Oh while were on the subject I was thumbing thru my Haynes the other day and they reccomended a "dry film lubricant". Wth is that? Just a fancy way of saying graphite or what?

[NPDCPA]

Oh while were on the subject I was thumbing thru my Haynes the other day and they reccomended a "dry film lubricant". Wth is that? Just a fancy way of saying graphite or what?

Kinda. Home Depot/Lowe's carry DuPont spray lubes that will fit the bill. Their dry lube is perfect for o-ring chains and absolutely will not fling. Works on squeaky door hinges at home, lock mechanisms and also your shifter. Will not attract grit.

[Eric Baker]

They recommend a dry film lubricant because it doesn't attract dirt. The problem with a grease on something like that is it attracts and holds on to dirt, which damages the bushing. But that can be negated if you keep up with maintenance.

I would say you would be OK with the grease you have on it, or a light coat of marine grade wheel bearing grease. Graphite powder would actually work well too, but may wash away.

[DaveZX6r]

Cool thanks again guys. Btw I just put the rear set back on. Holy crap did that make a difference shifts like butter now.

[Expat]

17/4 for a bush? Thats an expensive bush!!

[DaveZX6r]

Yeah its what we had for steel lol.