05-08-2016, 04:38 PM
I'd go with grease. It's a very low speed bearing that only moves during traming the head or setting it at an angle.
I'd also consider drilling four equally spaced (by eye) 1/8" or so holes perpendicular to the machined surface around 1/2" to 3/4" deep. Then drilling four cross connecting holes for grease zerts. When ever you tram it in just give each zert a shot of high pressure grease and swing it back & forth 45 degrees. That should keep the surface rust free.
I'd also consider drilling four equally spaced (by eye) 1/8" or so holes perpendicular to the machined surface around 1/2" to 3/4" deep. Then drilling four cross connecting holes for grease zerts. When ever you tram it in just give each zert a shot of high pressure grease and swing it back & forth 45 degrees. That should keep the surface rust free.