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Subject:Re: Noisy speedo
From:Marc Perdue
Date:Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:40:54 -0500

When I was a copier repair tech, it came in tubes labeled IBM grease.
Wish I could get it now . . .  :( Great stuff!
Marc Perdue

On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 7:56 PM, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:
> I always see that "OEM" grease when I open stuff up.  I wish I could figure out what it is and where to get it.  It's always tan/brown.  I see it in toys, geared motors, actuators, appliances, etc.
>
> -Dick-
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 11:01 AM
> To: Dick Wong
> Subject: Re: Noisy speedo
>
> That may work.
>
> The syringe should really help too. I would think that any errant oil won't likely harm other speedo parts.
>
> To my eye, the OEM lube at shaft and internal gears is a grease. Images:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/jxtbjov
> http://tinyurl.com/payt7l8
>
> I didn't see any of this at external gears (odometer etc.)
>
> Neil.
>
> On 12/28/15, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:
>
>> I do have some decent chain lube called Phil Wood Tenacious Oil,
>
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