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PeteVS · 05-11-2010, 09:20 PM

Got to travel out to what's left of rural New Jersey today and stopped at a John Deere dealer to pick up some Corn Head grease and Slip Plate. They told me that they're not carrying the Slip Plate any more (at least at this dealer) 'cause it doesn't do what someone thinks it should. Is this a local phenomena? Also, is the Corn Head grease good to use in a steering box as well as the universal? Thanks!

tom/illinois · 05-11-2010, 10:42 PM

Hi Pete. I think most farm stores would have slip plate(graphite paint)available. I own an independent farm supply store here in the midwest and have it in gal., Qts. and aerosol cans. It's a good product. I have not used cornhead grease in a steering box but don't see why it wouldn't work. Just MHO.

old Tom · 05-12-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteVS

Got to travel out to what's left of rural New Jersey today and stopped at a John Deere dealer to pick up some Corn Head grease and Slip Plate. They told me that they're not carrying the Slip Plate any more (at least at this dealer) 'cause it doesn't do what someone thinks it should. Is this a local phenomena? Also, is the Corn Head grease good to use in a steering box as well as the universal? Thanks!

I used to get it for my JD 45 combine with a 234 corn head. I think Case/IH sold something similar

Ross in East Texas · 05-12-2010, 07:43 AM

I Googled John Deere Corn Head grease and found a source in Iowa and ordered it online. I couldn't find it locally.

FRANK PKNY · 05-12-2010, 08:12 AM

I just got some cornhead grease yesterday. I orded it from a John Deer dealer. I think it should be good for steering boxes. JMHO Frank pkny

Bruce Lancaster · 05-12-2010, 09:47 AM

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Don't know the stuff, but if it is really grease it is not good for a gear type steering box unless it is actually runny. It will wipe away from the action and leave a cavity unless it is liquid...you can only use grease in ball type steerings that continually drag it back into place. Box needs 140 or similar.

FRANK PKNY · 05-12-2010, 09:59 AM

The container on the cornhead grease says gear boxes and nlgi grade no. 0 . Will not drain from gears during idle periods.

PeteVS · 05-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Thanks all! I got the corn head grease OK. I was planning to use the Slip Plate in some leaf springs, but I do have a roll of liner and I'll just use that unless I can find the Slip Plate "locally" sooner.

Steel 35 · 05-13-2010, 07:16 AM

I need to follow up on the online cornhead grease! seems there are no cornheads around here, local dealer said they can get it but I have to buy the whole case.

Ross in East Texas · 05-13-2010, 07:45 AM

I ordered 3 tubes of John Deere Corn Head Grease from this dealer online. Very good service and prompt delivery.
http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-D...-AN102562.html
They are a good merchant to deal with.

Steel 35 · 05-13-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross in East Texas

I ordered 3 tubes of John Deere Corn Head Grease from this dealer online. Very good service and prompt delivery.
http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-D...-AN102562.html
They are a good merchant to deal with.

Thank's for the link!

al pa. · 05-13-2010, 08:12 AM

Google Dow-Corning,They sell a brush on molybdenum disulfide product,that may be similar to slide plate.

PeteVS · 10-09-2010, 01:33 PM

While out at Hershey this week, I asked a local if there was a John Deere dealer nearby. He gave me directions and I found it before leaving for home. I asked for "Slip Plate," which they didn't have but they did have (and I bought) "Superlube Synthetic Dri-Film Lubricant." Is this the stuff or is it a totally different animal? It's supposed to have Teflon in it.

Bassman/NZ · 10-09-2010, 04:17 PM

I just filled my steering box with Penrite Steering Box Lube. It's halfway between a grease and an oil, and is quite sticky. It looked so good I'm going to put it in my universal too. From what I've read online, it might be a similar consistency to cornhead grease.

rotorwrench · 10-09-2010, 04:34 PM

John Deere's web-site has a video of the corn head greas in action. Those that are curious will be surprized at how fluid this stuff gets when in motion but how solid it quickly becomes when at rest again. It's some pretty amazing stuff.

Dow makes Molykote (molybdenum disulfide & graphite) in paste (#1000), brush(#106), and spray (#321) forms but I haven't had to get any for a while so am unsure about availability. I have to buy it by the case so it lasts for quite a while.

Kerby

RBaker · 10-09-2010, 05:42 PM

I use it all the time....if you need some contact Dandridge equipment in West Tn.
http://jddealer.deere.com/dandridge/

Steel 35 · 12-08-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBaker

I use it all the time....if you need some contact Dandridge equipment in West Tn.
http://jddealer.deere.com/dandridge/

Thanks for the tip, Just returned and man that was a long drive. But I didn't have to pay shipping

keith oh · 10-09-2010, 07:44 PM

Easy to find STP does a great job in my 35 ford steering box. It steered like a log wagon until I replaced the 140 lube with STP.

05-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
tom/illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern illinois Posts: 155	Re: John Deere Lubes... Hi Pete. I think most farm stores would have slip plate(graphite paint)available. I own an independent farm supply store here in the midwest and have it in gal., Qts. and aerosol cans. It's a good product. I have not used cornhead grease in a steering box but don't see why it wouldn't work. Just MHO.

05-12-2010, 07:43 AM	#4
Ross in East Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 282	Re: John Deere Lubes... I Googled John Deere Corn Head grease and found a source in Iowa and ordered it online. I couldn't find it locally. __________________ Ross Murphy 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

05-12-2010, 08:12 AM	#5
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: John Deere Lubes... I just got some cornhead grease yesterday. I orded it from a John Deer dealer. I think it should be good for steering boxes. JMHO Frank pkny __________________ [email protected]

05-12-2010, 09:47 AM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: John Deere Lubes... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't know the stuff, but if it is really grease it is not good for a gear type steering box unless it is actually runny. It will wipe away from the action and leave a cavity unless it is liquid...you can only use grease in ball type steerings that continually drag it back into place. Box needs 140 or similar.

05-12-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: John Deere Lubes... The container on the cornhead grease says gear boxes and nlgi grade no. 0 . Will not drain from gears during idle periods. __________________ [email protected]

05-11-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	John Deere Lubes... Got to travel out to what's left of rural New Jersey today and stopped at a John Deere dealer to pick up some Corn Head grease and Slip Plate. They told me that they're not carrying the Slip Plate any more (at least at this dealer) 'cause it doesn't do what someone thinks it should. Is this a local phenomena? Also, is the Corn Head grease good to use in a steering box as well as the universal? Thanks! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

05-12-2010, 10:05 AM	#8
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: John Deere Lubes... Thanks all! I got the corn head grease OK. I was planning to use the Slip Plate in some leaf springs, but I do have a roll of liner and I'll just use that unless I can find the Slip Plate "locally" sooner. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

05-13-2010, 07:16 AM	#9
Steel 35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern OR. Posts: 222	Re: John Deere Lubes... I need to follow up on the online cornhead grease! seems there are no cornheads around here, local dealer said they can get it but I have to buy the whole case.

05-13-2010, 07:45 AM	#10
Ross in East Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 282	Re: John Deere Lubes... I ordered 3 tubes of John Deere Corn Head Grease from this dealer online. Very good service and prompt delivery. http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-D...-AN102562.html They are a good merchant to deal with. __________________ Ross Murphy 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

05-13-2010, 08:12 AM	#12
al pa. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pgh.pa. Posts: 321	Re: John Deere Lubes... Google Dow-Corning,They sell a brush on molybdenum disulfide product,that may be similar to slide plate.

10-09-2010, 01:33 PM	#13
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: John Deere Lubes... While out at Hershey this week, I asked a local if there was a John Deere dealer nearby. He gave me directions and I found it before leaving for home. I asked for "Slip Plate," which they didn't have but they did have (and I bought) "Superlube Synthetic Dri-Film Lubricant." Is this the stuff or is it a totally different animal? It's supposed to have Teflon in it. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

10-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#14
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: John Deere Lubes... I just filled my steering box with Penrite Steering Box Lube. It's halfway between a grease and an oil, and is quite sticky. It looked so good I'm going to put it in my universal too. From what I've read online, it might be a similar consistency to cornhead grease.

10-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#15
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: John Deere Lubes... John Deere's web-site has a video of the corn head greas in action. Those that are curious will be surprized at how fluid this stuff gets when in motion but how solid it quickly becomes when at rest again. It's some pretty amazing stuff. Dow makes Molykote (molybdenum disulfide & graphite) in paste (#1000), brush(#106), and spray (#321) forms but I haven't had to get any for a while so am unsure about availability. I have to buy it by the case so it lasts for quite a while. Kerby

10-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#16
RBaker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 107	Re: John Deere Lubes... I use it all the time....if you need some contact Dandridge equipment in West Tn. http://jddealer.deere.com/dandridge/

10-09-2010, 07:44 PM	#18
keith oh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Millersport, central ohio Posts: 668	Re: John Deere Lubes... Easy to find STP does a great job in my 35 ford steering box. It steered like a log wagon until I replaced the 140 lube with STP.