graphite and Protec

[Greg Newell]

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Wim,.
         Why did you choose graphite? As a lubricant?

Greg



At 03:42 PM 11/21/2002, you wrote:

>Don't Mix
>
>Well, they do, but not with the result you want
>
>I am working on a S&S M, on which my predecessor had installed a new set 
>of h/s/f. He also proceeded to spray the tops of the wippens with 
>graphite. In the process, the hammer flanges got sprayed too. That 
>resulted in many centers being too tight, 2 or 3 swings.  Before 
>repinning, I though I would try a little Protec. The result was a very 
>loose center, with about 12 -14 swings. Now I had to ream and repin. What 
>a pain.
>
>Another good reason to use products judiciously. I have sprayed the tops 
>of new wippens with graphite, but only after taping off the flanges, and 
>the rest of the wippen. The only thing exposed is the top of the jack, and 
>the wippen on either side of the jack. This guy sprayed the top 2" of the 
>wippens. They were the original ones, too, not even new ones. I don't know 
>why he did this.
>
>Wim
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Greg Newell
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net

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