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Logan

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sticking controls
« on: June 10, 2011, 07:06:36 AM »
Some of my fresh air vent controls are VERY stiff.  Should I use grease, 3-in-1, something else?  Is it possible to over lube them so that they won't stay in the right position?
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Re: sticking controls
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2011, 11:37:43 AM »
One can never use too much lube to keep the controls working. I prefer PB Blaster to get things freed up then I wet a rag in WD40 and run that up and down the cable. It'll soak thru the casing and keep the cable lubed too.
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Re: sticking controls
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2011, 12:04:52 PM »
Or,  visit a Tractor Supply, bicycle or motorcycle shop and pick up some cable lube.

Gary.
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Re: sticking controls
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 02:28:32 PM »
If your in a dusty location, if you can remove the cable from the housing, polish the cable with a 0000 steel wool and reinsert the cable and lubricate with the spray graphite.  It is a bit messy while your doing it but it beats a seized up cable on an open duct on a cold day.
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Re: sticking controls
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2011, 03:31:09 PM »
Okay, thanks for many suggestions.  Good to know I can't overlube--I won't worry about it!
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