Bicycle chain lube would work great for the gear and chain in a pedestal. It is designed to get into the pins and lubricate the chain, and you are right that it is resistant to moisture (don’t know about salt water though) and doesn’t pick up dirt. But the Teflon grease is for the gear cages on the steering shaft.
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Keyless Ignition Switch and Teflon Grease Wow, just realized it's been 10 years since I lubed the Edson gear and chain inside the pedestal. That's when I installed new chain and cable. I do wipe the cable a few times a season with a light weight oil on a rag, and lube the turning blocks underneath the pedestal. Just a thought: Wouldn't any good bicycle chain lube work for the gear and chain? The newer lubes are designed for weather and don't attract dirt. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ _____ From: "John and Maryann Read" <johnpr...@comcast.net> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:42:51 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Keyless Ignition Switch and Teflon Grease Tom We purchased a spray can of Teflon grease from the local hardware store – works just fine. Would suggest sticking to the Teflon as any other type will eventually build up and or harden causing all kinds of mischief with the bearings John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom Buscaglia Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 2:51 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Keyless Ignition Switch and Teflon Grease I like the idea of using a switch, but would there be an issue if someone "forgot" to turn it off when the DC power is on, i.e, any risk of damage to the electrical system or other potential hazards? With the key, forgetting is much less likely for anyone with CRS. As part of my spring tasks I will be inspecting and servicing my Edson steering (I'm not sure when the PO did it last and I have not since we got Alera last year). Edson recommends their Teflon grease for the needle bearings. Is the lithium grease a viable substitute? And if any knows the secret technical specs that apply to these sort of lubricants it would be a help in finding a more economical substitute for Edson's stuff. Any other tips on servicing the system, besides what Edson has on it's site, are also appreciated. thx Tom B Tom Buscaglia SV Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (206) 463-9200 www.sv-alera.com <http://www.sv-alera.com/> _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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