[TowerTalk] Lube of a crank-up tower question

[K4SAV]

Carl wrote:

>I have a 2 section crank up tower.  I wonder what the consensus is in lubricating the
>rails?  Should it be done at all?   If so, what kind of oil or grease should be used?
>I've used a lithium grease in the past but it appears to cake up over time and as a result
>the top section of tower does to slide up and down too easy.
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>Thanks and 73,
>Carl  K8AV
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This is the second time I have seen this question posted.  It received 
no reply either time.  

I also now own my first crankup, and was looking forward to the answer 
to this question.  US Tower doesn't say anything in the literature I have.

Anyone know?

Jerry, K4SAV

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