It's not a lubricant.
For what you want to do, buy a can of Tri-Flow. It will work a million times better.
For what you want to do, buy a can of Tri-Flow. It will work a million times better.
WD-40 as general all-purpose lube?
Just wonder if there are any problems with use of WD-40 as an all-purpose lube, such as for brake pedal bushings, clutch lever pivot, etc? When I say 'use,' I mean small amounts, not soaked! Thanks.
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WD-40 is mostly a solvant. Be careful.fxrflh said:It's not a lubricant.
For what you want to do, buy a can of Tri-Flow. It will work a million times better.
To make your clutch smooth install an easy clutch (cheap after market part) and then squirt some dry ease down the cable working the clutch lever. It will be easier to work than a hydrolic clutch (no kidding) if you do it properly. My clutch is like butter and it is all from doing what I stated.OneBlackFly said:Just wonder if there are any problems with use of WD-40 as an all-purpose lube, such as for brake pedal bushings, clutch lever pivot, etc? When I say 'use,' I mean small amounts, not soaked! Thanks.
Rem Oil works well. Get it in the gun section.
I think the name WD-40 is from its creation process. It was the 40th attempt at a formulation for an agent of "water dispersion (or displacement)".
You don't want to mix it with grease because it will dissolve it. Not good for bearings and such, but great on removing adhesives.
Do you have a link for dry ease? Thanks.Fatb0y said:To make your clutch smooth install an easy clutch (cheap after market part) and then squirt some dry ease down the cable working the clutch lever. It will be easier to work than a hydrolic clutch (no kidding) if you do it properly. My clutch is like butter and it is all from doing what I stated.
you can usually find dry eaz at bicycle stores.
@gree: that's itSprung said:I think the name WD-40 is from its creation process. It was the 40th attempt at a formulation for an agent of "water dispersion (or displacement)".
I still use good ol' 3 in 1 oil.
WD 40 is good for washing contaminants off of parts. It will float oil away, and dirt. Its specialty is the displacement of moisture. It is no good as a lubrancnt
Take your favorite tie with the stain in it and soak it in the WD-40. Hang the tie up and then you will have a very clean tie.%[email protected]OneBlackFly said:Just wonder if there are any problems with use of WD-40 as an all-purpose lube, such as for brake pedal bushings, clutch lever pivot, etc? When I say 'use,' I mean small amounts, not soaked! Thanks.
I'm starting to like the lithium grease spray. It's a little messy, but stays on longer than most spray lubes I've used.
read that in the back of handyman magazine too, huh.Sprung said:I think the name WD-40 is from its creation process. It was the 40th attempt at a formulation for an agent of "water dispersion (or displacement)".
I got away from WD40 years ago because I felt it was causing parts to rust quicker. I started using Amsoil's MP. As the label indicates it's a metal protector. It works great!!
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Now that's good advice. Got some frioles on a tie the other day. I'll try it.wkohn said:Take your favorite tie with the stain in it and soak it in the WD-40. Hang the tie up and then you will have a very clean tie.%[email protected]
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