Gear Marking Compound

[or2play]

Okay, trying to finish the gears in my 14 bolt. The little bit of marking compound I had got used up. I've tried red grease. But everytime I've ran a pattern it all looks like goo to me. What do ya'll use in the when marking compound isn't availabe?

 

[Shaggy]

You pretty much have to use marking compound. I've heard of people using the blue stuff that machinists use, but I wouldn't use it on my gears.

 

[fly_n_hi_yukon]

I used Loctite machinist blue compound. Worked great. The pattern was clear as day.

 

[K5MONSTERCHEV]

Get some more compound! If theres a little left, add a little water, it doesnt take that much to repaint the teeth to recheck the pattern. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[TXsizeK5]

i've heard you can use a sheet of paper... maybe i'm on crack.

 

[heavy4x4]

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i've heard you can use a sheet of paper... maybe i'm on crack.

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Sounds like. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[ben427]

i used toothpaste once in a pinch and it wasnt to bad, just dont use the gel stuff, i dont think it would work.

 

[bablazer73]

I usually just use compound, But, once in a pince, I used white lithium grease. It worked.

 

[tarussell]

Go by your local GM dealer and use actual gear marking compound . They sell it in little tooth paste looking tubes . Tom

 

[or2play]

I snagged some more from my supplier. He stole it from a kit, but it was different than the stuff I had before. Actually it looks like white litium grease. We see how it works I couple days I guess.

 

[SCJimmy]

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i used toothpaste once in a pinch and it wasnt to bad, just dont use the gel stuff, i dont think it would work.

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Did it leave your gear teeth clean, and your oil with a minty fresh smell? /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

Does that prevent differential tooth decay? /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

Sorry, just joking, I couldn't resist /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif