Quote Originally Posted by Roadkill View Post
I don't know why they boiled chains, but somwhow it just seems reasonable. I sprayed mine with WD40. I will probably use silicon spray the next time unless someone tells me that 10w40 works as well. Thinking that silicon will work well over temp, not attract dust and crap, and possibly not fling like oil.
We boil old chains to get them to free up.Once they move,we soak them in oil overnight.Before reinstalling we spray them down with a thin grease,usually lithium.