IDLER oil

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callan

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hi guys,

what oil would you recommend putting in the front idlers of my D4.
have just rebuilt both idlers with new bellows and wear plates.

thanks.

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 11:44 AM

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At the bare minimum you can use "Corn Head" grease from your Farm Supplier. It is a semi viscous sticky grease used on Combines.
If you use the SEARCH function here on this subject, you will find several recommendations of Brands and availability of "Track Lube".

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 6:31 PM

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