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Old 11-17-2007, 09:19 AM
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Has anyone ever used TDL from PB? It goes on as a liquid, so I assume it would be a big help in getting down the cable housing, but it dries yet leaves the item lubricated. I use it all the time around the house in place of WD40, but have no idea how well it would work for a clutch cable.
TDL (TEFLON DRY LUBE) should work well. As I understand it, the factory cables have a teflon lining.
 
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Old 11-17-2007, 07:29 PM
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What ever you do don't use WD-40 on cables,use the proper lube, it has more of a graphite base and will do a better job.
Someone here was gripeing about black stuff coming off and getting on them, that's the graphite and maybe your dealer over did it a bit.
 
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Old 11-17-2007, 08:41 PM
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[ul][*]50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, somewhat similar to, but not the same as, kerosene)[*]25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability)[*]15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)[*]10-%: Inert ingredients[/ul]WD-40 as you can see it has a lot of sovent. Not good for long term lubing
 
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