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Repacking Misumi Bearings .. Replacing the factory oil

In prepping the bearings for a new build, I understand that I need to replace the Misumi factory oil with Super-lube.

Found this nozzle for the  super-lube on Thingiverse for the repacking:

Injector Nozzle

Was planning on soaking the bearings in IPA first and then repacking grease link in the following video.

Video showing example of repacking

Does this all sound reasonable?

Posted : 21/05/2021 3:33 am
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RE: Repacking Misumi Bearings .. Replacing the factory oil

SuperLube? Misumi recommends lithium based greases. 

Lol. I use SuperLube, and have for the last three bearing changes. But I will be switching to a white lithium the next go around because I am also switching to higher precision ground bearings and rods. Figure I'll follow Misumi's recommendation this time 

Posted : 21/05/2021 3:39 am
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RE: Repacking Misumi Bearings .. Replacing the factory oil

@tim-2

Both greases work.  I have not found a huge difference, but I have always felt you should follow the manufacturer's recommendations but especially during the warrantee phase.  

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Posted : 21/05/2021 10:45 am
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