SA-2040 Routine Maintenance

[kd4e]

I'd recommend a molybdenum-based lubricant.

It does not attract and hold dust and debris as
do most other products and will not cause arcing.

I have used DuPont Performance Dry from Lowes
or Home Depot or ACE or one of those places with
good results.  It uses both Teflon and molybdenum
so I am not certain it is as good as a molybdenum
only lubricant (which is very expensive and I could
only find in large lots when I was looking).

I am told it molybdenum is safe on almost every surface.
I originally got it to lubricate a noisy roller
inductor in a KW+ grade tuner.

HTH ...

> This is my first post to the reflector, but I've been following it for a
> while ("First time writer, long time reader..."?).  I have, among other
> pieces, an SA-2040 tuner, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
> lubricant for the cap and inductor shafts, as well as the nylon gears for
> the turns-counter.  I am reluctant to put a petroleum based lube on the
> mylon, for fear that it will interact and ruin the works.
> 
> Thanks to all in advance, looking forward to all replies.
> 
> de Tony, W3FLH
> 73



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Thanks! & 73,
doc, KD4E
... somewhere in FL
URL:  bibleseven (dot) com

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