[TenTec] PTO lube

[Tom Sessions]

Mike, N4NT,

Thanks for the tips !

73
Tom K4RV


> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Hyder  -N4NT- <mike.hyder.n4nt at charter.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Date: 12/29/2004 19:53:00
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] PTO lube
>
> I've used bicycle grease and it was ok but didn't seem to hold up as well 
> over time as some synthetic grease might.  Another thing to consider is
that 
> petroleum based lubricants attack brass (according to my clockmaker
uncle). 
> Therefore a synthetic would be preferable in this regard as well.
>
> 73, Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "n4lq" <n4lq at iglou.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 2:42 PM
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] PTO lube
>
>
> Tri Flow is a liquid. You need grease. Bicycle grease if ok but not oil.
> N4LQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Russel Behm" <russbehm at silcom.com>
> To: <k4rv at mindspring.com>, <tentec at contesting.com>
> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:09:37 -0800
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] PTO lube
>
> > Tom,
> >
> > I was searching the archives a few days ago and found reference to a
> > product
> > call Tri-Flow as a preferred lubricant for PTOs. It contains Teflon.
> > The
> > message threads mentioned that it is used commonly on bicycles and
> > could be
> > purchased at a bicycle repair shop.  That's were I am going in a day or
> > so
> > to pick some up for may Argonaut 515. Hope this helps you,
> >
> > Russ Behm, K6RHB
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> > > [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Tom Sessions
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 9:47 AM
> > > To: tentec at contesting.com
> > > Subject: [TenTec] PTO lube
> > >
> > >
> > > Is there anything sacred about TenTec PTO grease, or does it also go
> > by
> > > another common product name?
> > >
> > > Or has the group discovered a product that works just as well as
> > > TenTec PTO
> > > grease?
> > >
> > > Thanks / 73 / HNY
> > > Tom K4RV 
>
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