Wing Pin Lube

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GlenNJ
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Re: Wing Pin Lube

Post by GlenNJ »

Thanks Ron & Paul,

I just happened to have a can of spray lithium grease in the garage. I shot the pins and they are working well. Paul, you brought up a good point about grease collecting dust and dirt. When I'm done running the spar pins in and out during construction, I'll clean them up and go to the dry lube.

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Re: Wing Pin Lube

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I use a spray on dry film lube on the pins and slider tubes occasionally. Doesn't collect as much dust and debris as grease.
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White Lithium grease seems like a logical choice, just a thin film.

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Wing Pin Lube

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As I push and pull the main wing spar pins in and out, I'm afraid I will scowl them and the spar bushings. Is it OK to shoot a little penetrating oil like Aero-Kroil (or something less stinky like WD-40) on the pins to prevent damage? I'm not sure if they should be inserted dry, or if I can protect them and make them slide a little easier.

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