On Fri, 16 Jan 1998, Chris DeStaffany wrote:
> Fellow listers;
>
> In the discussions of lubricating fan motors, I have noticed concepts that
> are confusing me (imagine that from a Triumph owner). It appears that some
> people are using WD-40 as a lubricant. It is my understanding that WD-40
> was developed by NASA as a water displacer (hence WD). Any lubricating
> effect last only until the liquid evaporates, from a few hours to a few
> days. It's ability to stop squeeks and the like, as far as I can acertain,
> is from attacking corrosion. I frequently use it to thin oil applied to
Sigh. I wish my econobox could figure this out. I sprayed WD40 at the
outside mirror 2 years ago and it still flops over when I slam the door...
There is a liquid that 'disappears' (WD40 calls it a carrier) but there's
also oil in there... and you don't need much in a bearing. If it's
anything like machine oil, it will stay on the surface for a _long_ time.
-Malcolm
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