Rusty Mike wrote:Seems I did not list the lubricant. I think it was Dow Molykote 55.
You did mention it in the post:
" I used an o-ring lubricant called Molykote 55 from Dow. "
Rusty Mike wrote:Seems I did not list the lubricant. I think it was Dow Molykote 55.
Mr_-G- wrote:Is it not silicone grease? (used to lubricate plastics)
Phun Tunes wrote:Mr_-G- wrote:Is it not silicone grease? (used to lubricate plastics)
It is Silicone based with lithium mainly used for o-rings. If you can't find it you should be able to use Super Lube (O-ring grease) made by a company called Synco which is very similar and has identical uses. I've used several Super Lube products for years on my race cars and the same o-ring grease on my Vettes. Well known as the only safe & effecting thing to use on Corvette sway bar bushings.
Do not use anything with petroleum products in it which is found in some silicone greases as it can turn into a liquid. And neither product should be used with anything made of silicone or it will be ruined.
Phun Tunes wrote:Mr_-G- wrote:Is it not silicone grease? (used to lubricate plastics)
It is Silicone based with lithium mainly used for o-rings. If you can't find it you should be able to use Super Lube (O-ring grease) made by a company called Synco which is very similar and has identical uses. I've used several Super Lube products for years on my race cars and the same o-ring grease on my Vettes. Well known as the only safe & effecting thing to use on Corvette sway bar bushings.
Do not use anything with petroleum products in it which is found in some silicone greases as it can turn into a liquid. And neither product should be used with anything made of silicone or it will be ruined.
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