My usual last ditch fix is to disassemble the thing, clean all the parts
thoroughly, and then reassemble the device, lubricating as needed.
It works most of the time, especially if I find and replace a
broken/burned/worn-out part in the process.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Julington Creek
30 07.695N 081 38.484W
> [Original Message]
> From: Lew Hodgett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Date: 8/11/2008 6:37:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Just say NO to WD40
>
> "Norman Johnson" wrote:
>
> > Do NOT use WD40 on mechanical parts you want to slide. WD40 will
> > become gummy and foul whatever you put it on. WD (water displacing)
> > formula 40 is designed to displace water, not lubricate anything.
> >
> > If you want lube in a spray can put some light weight lube automotive
> > engine oil in a pump bottle.
>
> SFWIW, back in the days when I designed cranking motors, the field
> application engineer for Bendix gave me a tip to re-hab "Sticky" Bendix
> drives.
>
> Remove cranking motor from engine and place in a bucket with the Bendix
> drive down in a bucket.
>
> Fill bucket with enough kerosene to cover drive and let soak 2-3 days.
>
> Remove from bucket, drain kero, let air dry, then
> re-install
>
> Worked well on truck fleets, not sure about marine which doesn't have
> the same road dirt problem.
>
> Lew
>
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