Oring Lube question
04-19-2013, 01:21 PM
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Oring Lube question
hello all
i have what appears to be a leaky LG cylinder. I have the BVM Thin O-Ring lube as well as the Dow 55 o-ring lube that Todd sells.
these are Dreamworks cylinders-and this is DEFINATELY NOT a comment or slam on them!!
these cylinders have been sitting around for awhile and they look to be leaking.
before i put incompatable o-ring oil or grease into them, does any one know if the o-rings Todd uses are compatable with the BVM thin o-ring lube or the Dow 55 o-ring lube?
i tried calling Todd but i just missed the closing time, and i'm trying to run this down this weekend.
thanks!!
V/R
joe
i have what appears to be a leaky LG cylinder. I have the BVM Thin O-Ring lube as well as the Dow 55 o-ring lube that Todd sells.
these are Dreamworks cylinders-and this is DEFINATELY NOT a comment or slam on them!!
these cylinders have been sitting around for awhile and they look to be leaking.
before i put incompatable o-ring oil or grease into them, does any one know if the o-rings Todd uses are compatable with the BVM thin o-ring lube or the Dow 55 o-ring lube?
i tried calling Todd but i just missed the closing time, and i'm trying to run this down this weekend.
thanks!!
V/R
joe
04-19-2013, 03:32 PM
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As far as I know if I have a cylinder leaking at the O rings I will use the either one of the lubs that you have, better yet I use the Teflon lube liquid oil that BVM sells but I get mine at the car hobby counter, that oil is the same ( and cheaper ) that the car drivers guys use it to service their shock absorbers,this comes in different weights ( thickness ) you're looking for the medium thickness ( 80 I think, ) anyways I was building a L-39 Hawk some time ago, I noticed that the landing gear did only about 3 cycles with a full air tank, after adding the oil it went up to 6 cycles, basically you are lubing the entire internal parts of the cylinder.
I know this is more than what you asked for but I thought it may help you for future projects or problems
PS: This is something I picked up here on RCU.
I know this is more than what you asked for but I thought it may help you for future projects or problems
PS: This is something I picked up here on RCU.
04-19-2013, 03:48 PM
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RE: Oring Lube question
Here is a link if needed.
They have many differents weights, from 10 to 80, I can't remember the weight that I have but I can look.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX3307&P=7
They have many differents weights, from 10 to 80, I can't remember the weight that I have but I can look.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX3307&P=7
04-19-2013, 03:50 PM
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As far as I know if I have a cylinder leaking at the O rings I will use the either one of the lubs that you have, better yet I use the Teflon lube liquid oil that BVM sells but I get mine at the car hobby counter, that oil is the same ( and cheaper ) that the car drivers guys use it to service their shock absorbers,this comes in different weights ( thickness ) you're looking for the medium thickness ( 80 I think, ) anyways I was building a L-39 Hawk some time ago, I noticed that the landing gear did only about 3 cycles with a full air tank, after adding the oil it went up to 6 cycles, basically you are lubing the entire internal parts of the cylinder.
I know this is more than what you asked for but I thought it may help you for future projects or problems
PS: This is something I picked up here on RCU.
As far as I know if I have a cylinder leaking at the O rings I will use the either one of the lubs that you have, better yet I use the Teflon lube liquid oil that BVM sells but I get mine at the car hobby counter, that oil is the same ( and cheaper ) that the car drivers guys use it to service their shock absorbers,this comes in different weights ( thickness ) you're looking for the medium thickness ( 80 I think, ) anyways I was building a L-39 Hawk some time ago, I noticed that the landing gear did only about 3 cycles with a full air tank, after adding the oil it went up to 6 cycles, basically you are lubing the entire internal parts of the cylinder.
I know this is more than what you asked for but I thought it may help you for future projects or problems
PS: This is something I picked up here on RCU.
It's what I use on my air system.
04-19-2013, 04:18 PM
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RE: Oring Lube question
ok
well just to clarify-i have the BVM thin- O-ring lube that he sells, and the Dow 55 O-ring lube that Todd Sells.
i think i will try the BVM stuff.
unless someone knows something specific about Todd's clylinders/orings
well just to clarify-i have the BVM thin- O-ring lube that he sells, and the Dow 55 O-ring lube that Todd Sells.
i think i will try the BVM stuff.
unless someone knows something specific about Todd's clylinders/orings
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RE: Oring Lube question
BVM also uses Parker Super-O-Lube for "O" ring installation and brake maintenance.
http://shopbvmjets.com/zencart/index...p_image&pID=26
http://shopbvmjets.com/zencart/index...p_image&pID=26
