[-] RE: [ICOM] Icom Tuning?...Help Please

[Mike Olbrisch]

Other than WD-40 NOT being a lubricant, it works.  How long, dunno.  The WD
in WD-40 stands for Water Displacer.  Eventually it turns to gum as the
solvent evaporates.  Also - the propellant is highly flammable, so be
careful there too.  Our company does not allow WD-40 around any switch-gear.

I would recommend a good lubricant.  Try some Tri-Flow - oil with PTFE.  Or
if you can find it, lube the shaft lightly with Super-Lube.  Super Lube is a
silicone-base PTFE grease.  I use it on my competition and self-defense
weapons.  It lubes well, withstands heat, and does not collect dust.  In
fact - my son uses it on his sniper rifle.  He was decorated for over 200
combat missions last tour.  Guess you can't get a more glowing report than
that.  If it is good enough for a combat sniper, it should hold up well for
even the fastest ICOM tuners available!  <grin>

Mike.  KD9KC.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
>Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:26 PM
>To: 'ICOM Reflector'
>Subject: RE: [-] RE: [ICOM] Icom Tuning?...Help Please
>
>Actually someone suggested that I do that using WD-40 so I 
>did. Now the shaft is free as though it is new.
>
>But I am concerned for how long. 
>
>Is this a repeatable fix?
>
>I am not asking that right. 
>
>Is this a legitimate fix or can I expect it to happen again? I 
>mean I like the fact that it is working like new, but is this 
>a band aide or is it fix that will last.