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what kind of grease to use? - Trex timmy - 08-16-2017
What kind of grease/lubricant do you guys use on record changer slider mechanisms?
Thanks! Tim
RE: what kind of grease to use? - klondike98 - 08-17-2017
Welcome to the Phorum!
RE: what kind of grease to use? - sam - 08-17-2017
welcome Tim
I use white lithium grease by lucas
get it at any automotive stores
sam
RE: what kind of grease to use? - Tom Hamilton - 11-12-2017
I've used Super Lube, a light synthetic grease with PTFE on phonographs. It works very well. You can get a 3 ounce tube at Harbor Freight. It's not very expensive and the Harbor Freight, usual 20% off coupon makes it an even better deal. In theory, it shouldn't dry out like regular grease.
I use Zoom Spout oil on the AC motor bearings. I found my Zoom Spout oil at Lowes. You can also use 3 in 1 oil for electric motors. Not sure, but I think it's in a blue can. Not to be confused with regular 3 in 1 oil which is not suitable for electric motor bearings. Whatever you do, don't use WD-40!
Regards, Tom