[ICOM] Special Lubricants (Formerly about IC765 Tuning Knob, etc.)

[Terry WAOITP]

I haven't followed this threat closely so apologies if this has already been 
mentioned.  The slot car racing crowd uses full synthetic motor oil, in the 
lighter weight, 5W-30 I think. I'd think it would work here also.

72 73
Terry, WAOITP
www.wa0dx.org/wa0itp
www.4sqrp.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bert Almemo" <balmemo at sympatico.ca>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:57 AM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] Special Lubricants (Formerly about IC765 Tuning Knob, 
etc.)


> WD-40 is also corrosive and only displaces moisture. Don't use on delicate
> parts.
>
> 73 Bert, VE3OBU
>
>
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> Behalf Of C Whitaker
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> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Special Lubricants (Formerly about IC765 Tuning Knob,
> etc.)
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> de WB2CPN
> Or try a fishing reel store.  Gander Mountain has a little "Precision 
> Oiler"
> that works well.  I use WD-40 on all my shovels and some tools as a
> protective.  It's OK there.
> 73  Clete
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