[TenTec] PTO grease

[Mike Hyder --N4NT--]

On second thought, I may not use the Tri-flo stuff.  I WILL, however, use a 
synthetic grease.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj at weather.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 01:05 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] PTO grease


> 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 at 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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