On 04/17/2016 03:54 PM, Noel Chiappa wrote: > However.. what lubricant should I use on them before putting them > back together for the long term? I assume I should use _something_? > But the machine's going to be sitting a fair amount, so I don't want > something that will dry out and/or gum up. What do people recommend? > Would a 20SAE oil, as used on small electric motors, be OK, or is > that in danger of turning into gummy stuff if left sitting for too > long? Is there e.g. some silione-based stuff which is long-term > capable?
I use white lithium grease for that. It may not be the proper stuff, but it's worked for years for me. --Chuck
