To Sales Department:
I have used your UltraBlack SS Grease on many applications at various times and found it to perform very well.
Recently one of my sons called and asked if I still had the old boat trailer buried in the back 40. Of course, we only use the newer one. He proceeded to ask if I would tow it out to him over the 4th of July weekend when I come over. Sounds easy enough, it is only 345 miles across Michigan from my house to his. A few days later I took all the branches and junk off to see what I had to do. I needed to slide it out to look. I say slide because the wheels weren’t turning. Not having used it for a few years I decided to pull the wheels and check the bearings. Well rusted and frozen they were. Now it is a major decision time. I knew from what my son said the boat was going to be cleaned and put in the water for the summer. In the winter just block it up with a shrink wrap cover till next year. The trailer would never be used again. Can I make it if I don’t buy new bearings? I decided to clean them up and see what would happen. I took them off the axle, soaked them in paint thinner and hit them with a product called Blast (a rust penetrant) until they ran somewhat free. I then sanded the races cleaned them, boy were they pitted and the packed them with your UltraBlack SS grease. Seemed to work like a charm, not let’s see what will happen under load. I ran between 70 and 74 mph and got out and checked every time I stopped. They were warm in the beginning but the longer they ran the cooler they got. Long story short I made it. Had a problem backing the trailer where my son wanted it, so he disconnected and walked it back. Again, turned free enough that was no problem either. I will recommend your UltraBlack SS grease for all bearing uses.
Ray
I write this letter a little late but still satisfied. This past summer I purchased two large V8 Microlon engine kits and two automatic transmission treatment kits. I read all about how this is a one-time engine treatment and figured I knew all about engines. Well I guess I have to admit after talking with you I forgot one simple thing. Boat engines run cooler than cars and trucks, the thermostats are set at 160 not 180 degrees. The net result is it took me 12 hours of running time before I saw any change. The change I saw now is running 300 rpm less and about 3 more miles per hour faster. I cruise at the same speeds as always but 300 rpm less, my gas was lasting longer and the boat was running smoother. I felt you needed to hear that you were right. If I was a little handier around engines I would have restricted the water flow and make the engines run warmer. Next boat I guess I will ask for some help. The boat treated was a 1999 37′ SeaRay Express. Thanks again for the great product.
As you know I am a certified mechanic with a GM history as well as other over the road equipment. I am also certified refrigeration installer. At the beginning of this year’s boating season, I treated the engine and drives on my 370 Searay aft cabin. The process in a boat is a bit longer than the cars. Things are harder to get at and we all tend to be overly neat, but that’s boating. Well the good news, I treated the boat just before we left for a weekend run. First leg about one and half hours, the boat sat for 2 days before the trip back which took same time. Going there I checked my running speed 17 to 19 knots @ 3500 to 3700 RPM’s. Coming back 22.9 knots @ 3600 RPM’s. We were definitely using less fuel on the return trip. Other things that I experienced after and during treatment, you could immediately hear the engine smooth out while it was idling at the dock during treatment. I can also see a difference in the ease and smoothness in starting after the treatment.
Since I treated my boat and traveling with a few of the neighbors, they also saw the difference as we discussed what was happening on an on-going basis. I have now treated an additional four boats and will be doing three more this weekend. Your product works and we are all happy. Thanks again.