does anyone know where i can buy some "molybdenum based lubricant". it is for my sons go kart that has a comet 30 series torque converter . they recomend this dry lube as it dosent attract dust etc etc .(graphite grease maybe another option)also interested in any other tips on these comet 30 torque converters if anyone has worked on them before, mine eats belts .thanks
excellentwork swiftgti. thanks ill try a model shop . i never even thought of that, cheers
unbeatabull,
Dec 27, 6:12pm
You can buy them in a long tube from your general automotive stores (Repco, Supercheap etc)
mrcat1,
Dec 27, 7:39pm
There is 2 versions of belts for these, one is tapered like a normal belt and the other has one square side and the other tapered, with the square side to the engine. I had one on a mini bike i built for my kids years ago and had no problems with belts.
kazbanz,
Dec 27, 11:04pm
whynot-um copperkote is an alternative
tonyrockyhorror,
Dec 27, 11:20pm
Perhaps because molybdenum disulphide is a low friction, dry lubricant that does not collect dust and become a grinding paste and copper-based anti-seize compounds are the complete opposite.
richard198,
Dec 27, 11:28pm
The lubricant in post #2 is molydenum grease. It is not a dry lubricant I have huge jar of the stuff and it's "wetter" than normal grease. The graphite based products are probably what you need if dry lube is required. This is more like it:- http://www.acornmodels.co.nz/products/educational-learning/pinecar/66273/
whynot7,
Dec 27, 11:42pm
interesting stuff , yes it needs to be a dry lubricant so as not to cause any slipping on the belts .the lube is used inside the centrifugal hub centre . mrcat1 yes i see there is 2 differnet belt types (1flat edge etc) upon further investigation i think my belt has been drowned in "non slip spray" at some time and due to the heat build up during slipping (due to worn driven pulleyspring) the spray hasimpregnated into the belt and roooted it. thanks richard198 i will investigate that stuff . localrepco & supercheat havent heard of it.thanks peoples
richard198,
Dec 28, 12:39am
It's mind boggling isn't, that a co-called auto store such as Repco haven't heard of Elf oil or dry grahite lubricant! Says it all, I reckon.
owene,
Dec 28, 12:47am
They'll be too busy adjusting their nose-rings.
tonyrockyhorror,
Dec 28, 12:50am
He states he wants a molybdenum based dry lubricant. quote=whynot7]does anyone know where i can buy some "molybdenum based lubricant". it is for my sons go kart that has a comet 30 series torque converter . they recomend this dry lube as it dosent attract dust etc etc .[/quote] Like this: http://www.schaefferoil.com/dry-lubricant.html
NOT GREASE.
fordcrzy,
Dec 28, 7:57am
Molybdenum grease is less prone to being spun out by centrifugal action than normal grease, that's why they use it. In in to your local paykels or engineering supplies and ask for moly cote. It's expensive. But if its what they want.
jenny188,
Dec 28, 8:56am
Moly cote is still a grease based product, which will hold dust and dirt. Graphite powder, is a possibility, from a locksmith and while there ask him if he knows of a moly supplier. Mobil make moly greases but where they source the moly from , I don't know. Might be worth a ring to their commercial product division, oils and greases.
skin1235,
Dec 28, 9:12am
this is the same stuff we used to always have on the top of the toolbox
for wiping over the door catches and bonnet catches on clients cars every service
called drilube, comes in a stick like a large crayon, doesn't hold dirt, doesn't wipe off onto your clothes and hands
richard198,
Jul 16, 5:45pm
The lubricant in post #2 is molydenum grease. It is not a dry lubricant I have a huge jar of the stuff and it's "wetter" than normal grease. The graphite based products are probably what you need if dry lube is required. This is more like it:- http://www.acornmodels.co.nz/products/educational-learning/pinecar/66273/
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