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02-06-2021, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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Starter Drive Lube
I had the spare starter for my 59AB rebuilt, and the builder lubed the "thread" on the drive, with what looks like a light grease. As my memory serves, I remember reading a post where it was suggested not the use a lube. What is correct?
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02-06-2021, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Starter Drive Lube
no lube other than maybe a wipedown with a penetrating oil to retard rust. Maybe he was using something to keep it from rusting.
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02-06-2021, 04:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Starter Drive Lube
Because of it's location, any type of lubricate would attract and retain dirt, etc.
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02-06-2021, 05:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Starter Drive Lube
I agree.
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02-06-2021, 08:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Starter Drive Lube
I put a little graphite powder on my bendix when I rebuilt it. No issues.
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02-06-2021, 10:10 PM | #6 |
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Re: Starter Drive Lube
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