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Subject: 
lube
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Date: 
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 03:26:15 GMT
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Hi everyone,

I noticed that teflon was not listed in the lube faq.  It can be purchased
at bicycle shops in an aerosol can or dropper for under 10 dollars. It is a
dry lubricant that is clear and doesn't attract dust.  I used it with my
clock and was impressed with the results! Now here is my question I have
constructed an air compressor and the pneumatics squeek like mad.  Someone
suggested vegetable oil,  but I would like other options. Does anyone know
what lego used during assembly?

Thanks in advance Chris



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  Re: lube
 
(...) I dunno. Does it still squeak even when the pumps are disconnected? I've noticed with my compressors, the extra back pressure on the plunger causes more squeaking, which disappears when pressure is released. I'm not even sure whether it's the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: lube
 
(...) Interesting, what brand did you use? I tried some of this from a spray can (I can't remember the brand offhand) and it made things worse! Essentially things seemed to get a lot more jittery; I found good way to test the effectiveness was to (...) (22 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)

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