[GreenKeys] Yet another magic lubricant

[tony j. podrasky]

Hello Danny & Co;

I had several Heathkit SB-101/SB-102 transceivers.

The main dial was composed of a spiral (like a 33 1/3 record) that
went from 0 - 100 Khz. Riding that spiral was a "needle" that moved
the 100's of Khz marker from 1 to 5.

That combination made for binding, jumping, and squeaking.

I coated the spiral with a /THIN/ layer of vaseline and then it
operated as smooth as silk.

Yes, - I see where you said you didn't want a petroleum-based product.

UE,
W6ESE - tony
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W3ZF wrote:
> Jim, Might you know if this lubricant is petroleum based?  I'm looking for a
> non-petroleum based lube to use in my precious Heathkit SA-2500 Autotuner.
> The unit has interfacing plastic?/nylon? worm gears in it. Heath supplied
> some white grease with this kit and I'm doing some maintenance on it.  I
> can't for the life of me figure out what kind of NON-PETROLEUM based WHITE
> grease they used.  Lithium is white but the label states that it contains
> "petroleum distillates" so I guess that's out.
> 
> Silicone grease doesn't contain petroleum, but it isn't white!?  Any
> suggestions from the list?
> 
> Danny  W3ZF  heathkit at juno.com

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