[GreenKeys] Grease, Oil and M28ASR units

[Buzz]

Greg,
I have been using Mobil1 oil and any grease that contains, molybdenum disulfide
because it has good sliding and staying properties.
See http://www.tsmoly.com/industrial_grease_lubricants_faq_moly.html
for more info.  

Buzz



On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:06:44 -0500, you wrote:
>GM, all,
>
>Maybe I am losing my mind at this point in my life, for I can't for the 
>life of me remember what the group is using
>for grease and oil to lubricate a M28 ASR. I am really at a loss to 
>remember what grease to use on the gears and
>other parts which the Teletype Corp recommended for use.
>
>I am currently restoring an M28, plus boucoup typing units and reperfs 
>and could use the info. Gun grease, I don't
>believe, will fill the bill for gearsets because of its rather low 
>viscosity, and Lubriplate is always, to me a no no because
>of its hardening and tenacity with very quick aging, and tendency to 
>stick parts togtether permanently  until unstuck with
>solvent.
>
>Anyhow, since we at our age are starting to suffer from CRS (Can't 
>Remember S**t)  would appreciate a heads up on
>the oil and grease issue. Would synthetic oil be a winner here?? and 
>what grease does this vast group recommend for
>the "G" points on the unit? Inquiring minds want to know [grin].
>
>73 es tnx much de
>Greg WA3IVX/NNN0BVN
>
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