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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.

Glen

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.

White Lithium grease seems like a logical choice, just a thin film.

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.

Glen