[NJARC] Radio Lubricant

[John Ruccolo]

Hi Scott,

Once wrong with white lithium grease? What are the
issues?

Lubriplate always worked well for me.

JR

--- Scott Roberts <ng19delta at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> Hi Everyone!
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> I am currently overhauling my late uncle's
> Hallicrafters SX-16. It started out as a simple
> recap,
> but I decided to clean out the 70 years of
> accumulated
> dust & gunk, and am currently cleaning the dial
> gearing mechanism of the hardened crud that was once
> grease. And it has me wondering- what would I be
> best
> advised to use as replacement lubricant? Often for
> this type thing, I use a mild wheel bearing grease,
> but I want to make sure I use the best for this
> radio... I understand White lithium grease has
> issues
> which make it not the choice any more...
> 
> The recap went reasonably- I found all the paper
> caps,
> even the two they don't show located in the BFO
> box...
> I also refinished the faceplate, and will be
> replacing
> the wrinkle paint on the case... Should look pretty
> good when I finish.
> 
> Thanks!
> Scott
> 
> 
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