Re: 1541 rail lube

From: William Levak <wlevak_at_SDF.ORG>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 03:32:48 +0000 (UTC)
Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.4.64.1712210326560.11618@sdf.lonestar.org>
The clearances on the rail are not critical.  Any light oil will do.
If the rail is dirty, wipe it with a Q-tip.  If it's really dirty, clean 
it with 91% isopropyl alcohol, then lubricate it.  Once lubricated, wipe 
the rail with a soft cloth.  You only need a 1 to 2 molecule thick layer 
of oil.  Excess oil will collect dirt and gum up the mechanism.

On Wed, 20 Dec 2017, Terry Raymond wrote:

> I know I had even an issue with a 1541 as far as what lube to use on the
> head rails!
>
> I tried Mobile 1 30 weight Synthetic Engine Oil  just a dab on a Q-tip.
>
> WD40, dry lube didn't seem to lube properly, the head always seems to
> stick,
> always get read/write errors.
>
> Anyway this works for me.
>
> Terry Raymond
>

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