> Powdered graphite, rubbed in for the valve slides, is that still the way > to go? Yes, or Dag154. I haven't tried teflon powder on them, but it might work fine too. I'll be doing an Ampico A soon, so I might give it a shot. Pretty much anything that is dry, and has a low coefficient of static friction is ok. The critical stuff is, of course, the seal and timing. > I hadn't thought on nothing for the shaft. I guess I don't think enough. > :-( Which translates to "getting more work done". We don't typically lubricate new action center bushings do we? So I don't lube new air motor bushings either. So with a deadline looming, I'm building a little tool that may do what I want, and speed the next operation, or not, and cost me time trying. It's a curse, but it usually keeps me awake. > Thanks Ron. > John Any time, John. Ron N
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