[R-390] Marvel Mystery Oil Does Turn To Gum

[R274C@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/27/2003 1:59:45 PM Central Daylight Time, 
ToddRoberts2001@aol.com writes:

> I think some people in the past have recommended using Marvel Mystery Oil or 
> 
> mixing it with another lubricant as a good way to lubricate an R-390A RF 
> Deck? I thought I would relate an experience I had with Marvel Mystery Oil. 
> I 
> had a can of the stuff sitting in a cupboard for about 15 years. Some of 
> the 
> oil leaked around the top of the can and after being exposed to the air for 
> 
> 15 years it did indeed turn into some kind of sticky red gummy substance. 
> It 
> would seem this is not a good indicator of the oil for use as a lubricant 
> exposed to air over a long time = 15 years or more? It looks like Synthetic 
> 
> oil or grease would be the best bet for a long-term lubricant exposed to 
> air? 
> 73 Todd Roberts WD4NGG.
> 

I think the "clue" is.................to lubricate more often than "15" 
years. I use Mobil 1 synthetic gear kube, but clean and lube every 2-3 years. 
YMMV............

Les Locklear

Hammarlund R-274C/FRR (SP-600JX-14)
JRC NRD-525
R-390A/URR
Palstar R30
Kiwa Map Unit
Sherwood SE-3 MK.3
Alpha Delta Sloper
Quantum QX Pro Loop
Various Longwires
Monitoring from the Gulf of Mexico 


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