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Author Topic: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?  (Read 710 times)

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albitz

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Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
« on: 26 August 2009, 14:46:53 »
Will be changing the switch soon.I have cleaned the inside of the replacement switch with electrical cleaning solvent.Should I now repack it with grease or leave as is ?
I f I need to use grease,what type please ? :-/
« Last Edit: 26 August 2009, 14:47:16 by albitz »
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Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2009, 16:24:38 »
No
You have just cleaned the contacts
It would be like washing your hair & then applying Brylcreem!
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Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
« Reply #2 on: 26 August 2009, 16:44:38 »
 a dab of silicone grease or vaseline will not hurt,do NOT use ordinary general purpose grease as it conducts electricity. :y
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Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
« Reply #3 on: 26 August 2009, 17:32:01 »
Thanks for the replies,I might put a dab of silicone grease in there just to keep moisture out.Just wanted to check really. :y
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