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Topic: Silicone lube on changer
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Terry
Member From: kansas city, MO USA
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posted 24 August 2004 01:51 PM
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I've torn down and cleaned my MSA D-10. Now its time to reassemble! Any problem with using Silicone spray lube on the changer Axle? I also have 3 in 1 oil which I have used on the fingers. The Silicone spray seems only slightly heavier than the 3 in 1 oil. Is it heavy enough for this job? Any reaction possible with the 3 in 1 oil? I know some out there use motor oil but that looks much like what I just cleaned off! Also, any tricks to lubing the changer's endcaps? The stuff I cleaned out of those looked like ear wax!------------------
TerryGannAOneManBand |
Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 24 August 2004 02:41 PM
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I normaly use Graphite.IMO it's one of the best lubricants there is and it never served me wrong.------ |
Terry Hickey
Member From: Arroyo Grande, California, USA
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posted 24 August 2004 03:07 PM
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Terry,
Be careful not to get silicone spray on any lacquer finishes. Its hard on the finish and causes many problems if you have it refinished(i.e. fish eyes in lacquer). Thanks, Terry[This message was edited by Terry Hickey on 24 August 2004 at 05:48 PM.] |
Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 24 August 2004 05:21 PM
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Most souces recommend that you don't mix silicone oil with other oils. Most of the spray silicones I have seen are far lighter that G.P. oils like 3in1. I use sewing machine oil because it's nearly clear, and it's designed to lubricate fine machined parts that must last for decades. I want my steels to last as long as those old treadle-type Singer sewing machines! |
Jerry Roller
Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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posted 24 August 2004 05:24 PM
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Super Oil produced by Gunk Company, available at most auto parts stores. Also, Lucas gun oil.
Jerry |
Ronald Moore
Member From: Mindoro, Wisconsin, USA
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posted 24 August 2004 06:09 PM
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I use slide oil which is intended for horns. It seems to work well and doesn't leave a black mess. Ron |
Nicholas Dedring
Member From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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posted 26 August 2004 06:19 AM
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Gun oil was recommended to me by Roy Thomas a while back. I've been using Hoppe's #9 in the needlepoint bottle... easy to use for touch up lubrication later. Doesn't get rancid, penetrates without migrating much later. |
Bill Hatcher
Member From: Atlanta Ga. USA
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posted 26 August 2004 07:03 AM
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Transmission fluid is the choice of several builders/players. |
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