[R-390] Slug Rack Lube?

[Barry Hauser]

I've used molybdenum ("moly") paste with good results on the slug rack ends 
and the inside surfaces of that part of the RF deck.  You apply it as if you 
were simonizing/polishing.  Fills in the pits in the metal and leaves a 
slick surface.  You can add a film of oil or not.  You could try polishing 
the rubbing surfaces, but the moly stuff works by filling in rather than 
removing material.

Barry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry" <N4BUQ at aol.com>
To: "R-390" <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Slug Rack Lube?


> That's what I'd heard before.  Perhaps I can find a small amount 
> somewhere.
> I just hate to get a whole quart for a thimbleful.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
>
>> Hi
>>
>> The MobileOne gear lube seems to work just fine. It's sort of like a
>> 90 weight oil.
>>
>>      Enjoy
>>
>>          Bob Camp
>>          KB8TQ
>>
>>
>> On May 13, 2005, at 11:04 PM, Barry wrote:
>>
>> > 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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