I'm quite aware of TriFlow. Its not grease. I have a can within reach of
this computer and I've used it to relubricate sleeve bearing computer
fans. I'm not terribly pleased with the long term results. Short term
have been good, long term (over a few months) the fans have slowed again.
The grease that came from Tentec was NOT TriFlow. And in my CorsairII
the race and small shaft that come as replacements were seriously worn.
To the point that as the frequency went lower the spring tension was
more than the drive could overcome.
There was a different bicycle shop grease recommended on one forum that
I searched out yesterday.
http://dayton.contesting.com/archives/html/tentec/2000-06/msg00132.html
It would be handy if Tentec would specify the qualities of the grease
they prefer by characteristics or by brand and number.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
On 3/27/2010 8:56 PM, w8au@sssnet.com wrote:
At 10:41 PM 3/27/2010, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
Maybe that bicycle grease isn't such a
bad selection.
In case you're not aware of what it is:
Teflon based lubricant called "Tri-Flow."
Appears to micro-sized teflon ball "bearings?"
held in fluid. Available at Bicycle shops.
Have used this after an alcohol bath (to loosen
dried grease) when freeing up many TT drives.
Never hardens or dries up.
Have never found damaged worm drives in the dozen
I have fixed, so have not had to rebuild any.
Tri-Flow is a keeper, in my book...
Perry w8au
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