Sparky-(Admin) 26,268 #1 Posted 5 hours ago Putting the C-145 back together and before I do is there any maintenance or lube spots that I should address? Not very familiar with the hydro stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,932 #2 Posted 4 hours ago I know it's not Pete's favorite, but why not use the dry silicone spray on the cam & guide... red grease would attract dirt, dust, clippings, etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,676 #3 Posted 3 hours ago NO LUBE at all. Ask me why I know......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,268 #4 Posted 3 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: NO LUBE at all. Ask me why I know......... Why? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,033 #5 Posted 3 hours ago @Sparky @ri702bill hey thats ok , just the fact that you are THINKING OF ENHANCING MOVEMENT FUNCTION , is the issue . you know what you can try? have any thin teflon sheeting / scraps ? make up a same size washer under that metal to metal , slide / swing point ! another rugged vinyl is the , sno sliders , roll ups , makes a great snow blower chute bottom slider point , like pam , food spray on that , BTW SUPER LUBE , LIQUID makes for very easy sliding , choke and throttle cables . @Sparky notice the fraying on the right side of that belt ? thats telling you of a control tracking issue , like belt bounce . or tracking issue , done a lot of those , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 9,028 #6 Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Putting the C-145 back together and before I do is there any maintenance or lube spots that I should address? Not very familiar with the hydro stuff. Clean the joint with the big washer top and bottom with parts cleaner and keep it dry. Put some grease in the long slot. Remove the console cover, clean the fins and everything under there, then oil every moving joint you can find, I like motorcycle chain lube. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,033 #7 Posted 3 hours ago @lynnmor like a chain lube as a follow up to penetrating oil for rustproofing , like it at highest available point , so it drops / creeps like a shade of lubricant into metal seaming , been doing that forever . don't even think about it , all my body seaming is oil slick . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 48,005 #8 Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Why? You lube it and you'll be holding on to the speed control lever to keep the speed you want. The big washer and nut is the friction point that holds the position you put the lever in. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 32,318 #9 Posted 1 hour ago So, for grins and giggles, looks like we now know where to apply the Greasy Pete Treatment to all our friends who drive autos... asking for a friend ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 3,121 #10 Posted 1 hour ago Is this your first Eaton hydro? You may want to consider a foot pedal, then you can lube everything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 10,211 #11 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) the friction in this area is so low no lube is necessary. grease will only attract dirt and will accelerate wear. Edited 1 hour ago by JoeM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
