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.
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John & Lynda,
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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
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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 .
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 .
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.
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John & Lynda,
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page
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
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!
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.
