Peter, the initial reason for changing is twofold. Firstly, as I mentioned, I don't like centralised systems. Though the main reason is that the One-shot tank leaks and drains out through the rack which also leaks. So, if filled and left, I have to place trays under the ends of the rack to save oil puddles on the floor of the garage! And I still have no real way of knowing if oil is getting the everywhere it should. As I only have to deal with the inner w/bone pivots and the rack if I convert, I think I will go ahead and strip out the entire system and probably deal with the tank leak in case I want to refit it at some future date. My concern is that if I use oil it will, once again find its way out, though maybe slower as there is not the 'head' of oil usually contained in the tank. Can you give me your opinion on using, in the rack, semi-fluid grease with the addition of a little oil to lighten it it up a bit, as it were? At present I don't want to remove and strip down the rack to try and cure the oil leak. I'm hoping semi-fluid greas won't leak, at least not as much as oil.
I'd appreaciate your opinion and any info on what grade of oil/grease you use and where?
All good clean fun!!
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