Sparky-(Admin) 26,271 #1 Posted yesterday at 06:13 PM 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 12,934 #2 Posted yesterday at 07:11 PM 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 3,677 #3 Posted yesterday at 07:22 PM NO LUBE at all. Ask me why I know......... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,271 #4 Posted yesterday at 07:30 PM 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 10,040 #5 Posted yesterday at 07:42 PM @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 9,029 #6 Posted 23 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. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,040 #7 Posted 23 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 48,010 #8 Posted 22 hours 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. 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 32,341 #9 Posted 22 hours 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 ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 3,121 #10 Posted 22 hours 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 10,224 #11 Posted 21 hours ago (edited) the friction in this area is so low no lube is necessary. grease will only attract dirt and will accelerate wear. Edited 21 hours ago by JoeM 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 5,071 #12 Posted 2 hours ago 22 hours ago, ri702bill said: but why not use the dry silicone spray on the cam & guide... Because if you read the service guide it specifically says not to lubricate it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
