Originally Posted by
KC8QVO
Thanks for the info.
It sounds like it will be wise to tear apart, clean, and check for damage then reassemble with new bearing balls and grease.
I am set on the grease. I replaced my bottom bracket a few years back with a wider Phil Wood model. At the same time I got a tub of their grease also. I figured it would come in handy... Although, I do have some heavy duty waterproof automotive grease also (I want to say it is chevron, thick red stuff that is in a grease gun for ball joints and hubs). I am leaning towards the Phil Wood, but if anyone has thoughts there I'd be curious to hear at least.
Any grease is fine. More viscous grease apparently introduces more drag, but it's unlikely to be significant. As long as it sells out water and contaminants, it'll work.