Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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From: John Cooper <snopercod [at] comporium.net>
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Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:52:10 -0500
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What is everybody using to lubricate the ball in their rod-end bearings? WD-40? Boeshield T-9? Grease? I read that Boeshield T-9 gets very viscous below 30 degrees F which would not be a good thing. Anybody?

Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:48:29 -0500
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LPS-2 I believe is recommended.  I wouldn't use WD-40 great for

dispersing water (WD - water disperant), but may not lubricate as well

or for as long.  Just my 2 cents.



Dan Ballin

N386DM



On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 11:52 AM, John Cooper <snopercod [at] comporium.net> wrote:

> What is everybody using to lubricate the ball in their rod-end bearings?

> WD-40? Boeshield T-9? Grease? I read that Boeshield T-9 gets very viscous

> below 30 degrees F which would not be a good thing. Anybody?

>

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Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:48:35 -0500
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LPS2



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> On Feb 16, 2014, at 2:52 PM, John Cooper <snopercod [at] comporium.net> wrote:

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> What is everybody using to lubricate the ball in their rod-end bearings? WD-40? Boeshield T-9? Grease? I read that Boeshield T-9 gets very viscous below 30 degrees F which would not be a good thing. Anybody?

>

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Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:48:46 -0500
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LPS2, every annual.

Grease for big rod ends on main gear.



Chris Zavatson

N91CZ

360std

www.N91CZ.net



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On Feb 16, 2014, at 11:52 AM, John Cooper <snopercod [at] comporium.net> wrote:



> What is everybody using to lubricate the ball in their rod-end bearings? WD-40? Boeshield T-9? Grease? I read that Boeshield T-9 gets very viscous below 30 degrees F which would not be a good thing. Anybody?

>

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I have been using Tri-Flow "with P.T.F.E." as recommended by a friend who

has done Mooney Maintenance Seminars for many years.  It is available in 2

oz drip bottles with a 5" thin clear tube.



Tri-Flow® Superior Lubricant is the superior, light viscosity lube that

allows for deep penetration into hard to reach moving parts. The drip bottle

application, with a convenient straw, allows for deep penetration in hard to

reach moving parts. High-grade petroleum oils provide optimum lubrication

under extreme temperatures (-60 to 475°F) and humidity. Formulated solvents

soften and remove dirt and contaminants, while special additives displace

moisture and prevent rust and corrosion. Formulated with P.T.F.E.

http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri-Flow_Superior_Drip_Lubricant.html



Steve Colwell  Legacy

Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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I use a synthetic bicycle chain lube. Attracts less dirt, and is very persistent. Doesn't gum up like "aircraft grade" greases. 


The squeeze bottle comes with a thin plastic tube tip. I replace that with a 1/16" tygon tube about 6" long. The trick is to invert the bottle and squeeze about 1/4" of oil into the tube, then turn the bottle upright and propel that one drop of oil with the air compressed in the bottle. That way I can dispense one drop of oil into some of the blind spots without spilling excess oil. A syringe is also a good tool for the job. 

Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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Thanks to everyone who responded on the list and privately.
It looks like the consensus is for LPS-2
on the rod-ends for the controls/flaps and grease for the landing
gear rod-ends. I'll be sure check out the other suggestions: Finish
Line Wet
Lube Chain Lubricant and the Tri-Flow
with PTFE as well.  I note that the Tri-Flow is the only
one of all the lubricants mentioned here that advertises it is
good down to -60º. That's a real plus in my book.



FWIW, I consider my "redneck freezer test" with the Boeshield T-9 to be a
qualified success. I lubed a rod-end with the T-9, placed it in a
baggie, and then stuck it in the kitchen freezer at +15º degrees
overnight. This morning I pulled out the rod-end and the movement
was still completely free with no sign of sluggishness. I guess I
should try the test again in our chest freezer at -10º to be more
confident.



To further muddy the waters, I see that Lubriplate makes a
calcium-based Low
Temperature Grease good from -60º to +250ºF and a
lithium-based Lubriplate
Aero good from -70º to +350ºF. Apparently these were
designed for lubricating garage door screw drives and gears.



Thanks again for all the advice.



--John

Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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From: Bryan Wullner <vonjet [at] gmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:59:03 -0500
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What about aeroshell #6?



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 6:09 AM, John Cooper <snopercod [at] comporium.net

> wrote:
Thanks to everyone who responded on the list and privately.
It looks like the consensus is for LPS-2
on the rod-ends for the controls/flaps and grease for the landing
gear rod-ends. I'll be sure check out the other suggestions: Finish
Line Wet
Lube Chain Lubricant and the Tri-Flow
with PTFE as well.  I note that the Tri-Flow is the only
one of all the lubricants mentioned here that advertises it is
good down to -60º. That's a real plus in my book.



FWIW, I consider my "redneck freezer test" with the Boeshield T-9 to be a
qualified success. I lubed a rod-end with the T-9, placed it in a
baggie, and then stuck it in the kitchen freezer at +15º degrees
overnight. This morning I pulled out the rod-end and the movement
was still completely free with no sign of sluggishness. I guess I
should try the test again in our chest freezer at -10º to be more
confident.



To further muddy the waters, I see that Lubriplate makes a
calcium-based Low
Temperature Grease good from -60º to +250ºF and a
lithium-based Lubriplate
Aero good from -70º to +350ºF. Apparently these were
designed for lubricating garage door screw drives and gears.



Thanks again for all the advice.



--John


Rod-end bearing lubrication?

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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:18:24 -0500
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Bryan--



It sure looks like Aeroshell
#6 would be perfect for the landing gear rod ends and links,
anyway. Would it be too thick to use on the rod-ends for the
controls? (I don't know, I'm just asking.) BTW, my A&E told me
yesterday that he uses Tri-Flo on rod-ends for control surfaces.

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Re: [LML] Rod-end bearing lubrication?
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Bryan Wullner vonjet [at] gmail.com (<>)
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2/19/2014 7:59 AM
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What about aeroshell #6?