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lubricate elec parts

Post by GOT MUD »

whats the best stuff to lubricate moving elec parts
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Post by mickyd555 »

what part inparticular are you talking about?
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Post by GOT MUD »

the edic motor that control the fuel pump sd33
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Post by Tas_Dean »

Depends, are you trying to lubricate electrical contacts, or just the mechanical movement of parts!
You need a specific conductive grease if you want to lubricate contacts, but if you just want to lubricate the mechanically moving parts I'd probably suggest a lubricant such as lanotech (many different names, but it's just lanolin in a spray tin). You want something that's not going to be sticky, unless it is fully sealed. Dust buildups are the killer of many electric devices.
I'm not familiar with the part, so maybe I'm dribbling shit again.

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Post by GOT MUD »

no thats not shit that helps a bit see the thing is is that it has moving parts and contactors thats why really needed to know exactly what to use plus it is not fully sealed it has a drain on it not that i know what for :?
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Post by bradley »

just use one of the commercial water displacing/lubricating sprays that are compatible with electrics, Zep45 or even wd40 i think is compatible.

Pop a bit of foam or similar in the drain hole to stop dust coming in but let water out. I cant visualize the part in my head so maybee i too am dribblin, the doo doo.
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Post by Tas_Dean »

WD40 and the likes don't really have any long term lubricating properties. I'd still suggest lanotech (lanogaurd, lanox, etc) or try a silicone spray.

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Post by bradley »

zep45 if you can find it is awesome, it has teflon and other goodies in it, we used to use it heaps on the jets, lasts pretty well.

Lanoguard etc are good products also, but i think they lack the water displacement properties if you need them.

I carry a can of zep in the jack when out and about, if anything gets too wet or needs a squirt, its right there.
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