Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top.
My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste.
I was thinking either a dry PTFE type lube or a chain lubricant similar to a bike chain.
Any input would be appreciated.
John.
Dickodownunder said
01:57 PM Jan 3, 2018
If the screw is visible and easy to access then Graphite Powder will not attract dust like other oils and greases.
Graphite powder is messy to use.
John and Lynda said
02:30 PM Jan 3, 2018
Thanks Geoff,
Really good idea.
I just don't want the threads to pick up. Graphite sounds ideal.
rockylizard said
07:07 PM Jan 3, 2018
Gday...
I used to use Lanotec but now use a silicone spray. Works very well, does not attract dust etc and it last for a long while before needing to re-do it.
Cheers - John
Aus-Kiwi said
11:16 PM Jan 3, 2018
White marine grease if you donât like graphite grease mess . I have both . We used graphite grease in electrical industry and marine grease on ABS . ( air break switches ) on contacts etc .
Aus-Kiwi said
11:19 PM Jan 3, 2018
Actually way back in dairy farm we used mutton fat . It sticks like crazy .
John and Lynda said
06:52 AM Jan 4, 2018
Hmmm, mutton fat? 2 KG of best beef dripping please .
Thanks for all the replies.
Craig1 said
09:38 PM Jan 4, 2018
that abbotoir that went up in South Aus must have had plenty of mutton fat, All day to put it out
Aus-Kiwi said
10:12 PM Jan 4, 2018
Save some from your chops . Ok lamb . Same same . Very good on leather saddles etc strap it around thread . It slowly melts . Doesnât smell .. Donât boil it down . I spray 50/50 ( maybe a little bees wax ? ) linseed oil and turps on under tray areas to ward off rust etc . It works as dry lube too .
John and Lynda said
07:08 AM Jan 5, 2018
Thanks for that. I like the organic solution.
Had a good look at the problem yesterday. It's easy to get to the front stabalisers and treat the thread, but the rear ones look like a royal pain in the proverbial.
I looks like they would have to be dropped off the van, treated and then fitted back.
I'll take a good look at this when I get back from this weekends little sojourn.
Thanks again for the feedback.
Blues Man said
09:40 AM Jan 7, 2018
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
Save some from your chops . Ok lamb . Same same . Very good on leather saddles etc strap it around thread . It slowly melts . Doesnât smell .. Donât boil it down . I spray 50/50 ( maybe a little bees wax ? ) linseed oil and turps on under tray areas to ward off rust etc . It works as dry lube too .
Save some from your chops . Ok lamb . Same same . Very good on leather saddles etc strap it around
Then you can eat it if you're feeling peckish
Aus-Kiwi said
12:03 PM Jan 7, 2018
Remember the leather ring that they put on front bike axles to keep them clean ? The same applies here .
Macgyver said
12:12 AM Mar 20, 2018
Thanks for sharing these thoughts, I like the idea of the fat from chops being a good multipurpose lube and for sealing leather... Good advice, I will remember that!
Kebbin said
11:50 AM Mar 20, 2018
Yeah it would be excellent in attracting vermin.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:03 PM Mar 20, 2018
Yea two legged .. lol
Ziggy99 said
03:35 PM Jun 27, 2018
White (lithium) grease spray can from Bunnies.
Provides a thicker film than dry lube sprays but doesn't attract dust to nearly the same extent as general purpose grease.
Hi all,
Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top.
My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste.
I was thinking either a dry PTFE type lube or a chain lubricant similar to a bike chain.
Any input would be appreciated.
John.
Graphite powder is messy to use.
Thanks Geoff,
Really good idea.
I just don't want the threads to pick up. Graphite sounds ideal.
Gday...
I used to use Lanotec but now use a silicone spray. Works very well, does not attract dust etc and it last for a long while before needing to re-do it.
Cheers - John
Thanks for all the replies.
Thanks for that. I like the organic solution.
Had a good look at the problem yesterday. It's easy to get to the front stabalisers and treat the thread, but the rear ones look like a royal pain in the proverbial.
I looks like they would have to be dropped off the van, treated and then fitted back.
I'll take a good look at this when I get back from this weekends little sojourn.
Thanks again for the feedback.
Save some from your chops . Ok lamb . Same same . Very good on leather saddles etc strap it around
Then you can eat it if you're feeling peckish
