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what kind of grease to use?
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08-16-2017, 04:15 PM
What kind of grease/lubricant do you guys use on record changer slider mechanisms?
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welcome  Tim
I use white lithium grease by lucas
get it at any automotive stores



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11-12-2017, 03:43 PM
I've used Super Lube, a light synthetic grease with PTFE on phonographs. It works very well. You can get a 3 ounce tube at Harbor Freight. It's not very expensive and the Harbor Freight, usual 20% off coupon makes it an even better deal. In theory, it shouldn't dry out like regular grease.

I use Zoom Spout oil on the AC motor bearings. I found my Zoom Spout oil at Lowes. You can also use 3 in 1 oil for electric motors. Not sure, but I think it's in a blue can. Not to be confused with regular 3 in 1 oil which is not suitable for electric motor bearings. Whatever you do, don't use WD-40!

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