Heim joint lube?
- Fest911
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Heim joint lube?
Anyone have a suggestion for heim joint lube? I've heard several people speak of a spray lube that wicks into the gap in the joint then dries as a hard film moly lube that won't attract dust and dirt. Problem is, nobody that speaks of it seems to know the name.
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- krote6
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Re: Heim joint lube?
Heim joints if not the sealed type means replacement every once in awhile. Lube wont fix the excess clearences from wear
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Re: Heim joint lube?
Your response, while technically correct, deals with a different questionkrote6 wrote:Heim joints if not the sealed type means replacement every once in awhile. Lube wont fix the excess clearances from wear

My desire is to address lubrication, not wear, while they are still relatively new.
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Re: Heim joint lube?
:lol1:Fest911 wrote:-- Sarcasm is just one of the many services I offer
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Re: Heim joint lube?
I have never heard of a lube specifically designed for heim joints. Your higher quality joints do not need lubrication. I always used a aircraft quality joint with no problem.
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Case closed
I received a response off line... Dow Corning 321 spray. It's a spray moly lube that wicks into the joint and then dries into a thin film capable of handling extreme pressure. Being a dry lube, it doesn't attract dirt or dust.
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Re: Heim joint lube?
krote6 wrote:its never the end

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