[R-390] Slug Rack Lube?

[Jim Miller]

Your squeak may not be metal moving parts.  If the slugs are tight inside 
the coil forms, they might squeak too.  Slugs get tight if the coil form has 
expanded (may have gotten wet).  I take some very fine sandpaper and roll it 
up like a cigarette so it fits inside the coil forms and gently smooth down 
the insides of the coil forms.  Your mileage may vary,  N4BE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry" <N4BUQ at aol.com>
To: "R-390" <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 11:04 PM
Subject: [R-390] Slug Rack Lube?


> What are some of you guys using to lubricate the slug racks?  I have a 
> very
> squeaky 0.5 - 1.0 rack.  It is not the cam followers, but the rack sides
> against the frame.  I had thought about some kind of silicone coating
> (spray?) but didn't know.  It seems MobilOne is too thin in this area, but
> maybe not.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
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