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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Logan on June 10, 2011, 07:06:36 AM

Title: sticking controls
Post by: Logan 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?

Title: Re: sticking controls
Post by: joefrazer 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.

Title: Re: sticking controls
Post by: darrin145 on June 10, 2011, 12:04:52 PM

Or,  visit a Tractor Supply, bicycle or motorcycle shop and pick up some cable lube.

Gary.

Title: Re: sticking controls
Post by: Kenn Evans II 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.

Title: Re: sticking controls
Post by: Logan 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!