biker7

As mentioned the other day, I am getting ready to replace my Veloce triple with a double and awaiting some parts and tools. I have reviewed the following Park installation procedure and wanted to ask if you subscribe to Park's procedure of using grease on the crank bolts and washers including dust caps upon installation?

https://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQrCarm.shtml

Park suggests using no lubricant on either the crank square hole or spindle.

Wondered if any of you suggest either antiseize paste, Loctite 242 or agree that grease is the best for crankbolts and washers and install cranks on spindle dry?...seems that grease would be counterproductive to bolt retention.
Thanks,
George

sydney

Never used grease on dustcaps. Always use grease on crank bolt threads and the square taper spindle.The spindle grease will draw the usual crowd of carpet smoking non greasers. It's been debated to death.It often gets ugly.Neither tribe ever wins.

biker7

Thanks Sydney...hear ya...knew there would be different schools of thought....why I asked. Seems that greasing the drafted square spindle would get you a bit tighter draw and prevent creaking...presume why you like it...if not get is back apart easier as well.
I appreciate your experience.
George