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| Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa) (171.75.99.88)
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I had to disassemble and clean my compressor governor (D-2) and am wondering what lube should ber used on the O rings. I accessed the Bendix web-site and their 4 page rebuild/repair info pamphlet was basically the same as the maintenance manual that came with the coach. It said "lubricate the O rings etc. with lubricant provided". Sewing mach/3in1/gun oil/etc all will gum up after a while and what ever they put in it when new/rebuilt did also,as the intake/exhaust valve was stuck Will a silicone base grease/oil hurt anything? The engine was replaced recently and the governor seems to have been replaced along with a overhaul on the compressor. Still shiney and the insides show no wear. I assume the O rings are neoprene and should be ok in silicone but I wanted to ask someone with some experience in this matter, since air press while on the road is a necessity. Thanks in advance. Ed I've got a Plan. | ||
| two dogs (67.30.23.51) Rating: N/A |
ahhh.......the ol' d-2 air govenor....everybody needs an extra one ($25)...just wash it clean it solevent , check the o-rings & make sure they aren't cracking, light film of silicone greese, put it in a baggie,I usually changed them every 20,000 t0 25,000 miles,just put the new one on & keep cleanig & rotateing them | ||
| Geoff (Geoff) (66.238.120.42)
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I just use WD-40, it never seems to swell the O rings. | ||
| two dogs (67.30.23.56) Rating: N/A |
yep....that or silacone spray....another hint, after you have rebuilt your spare,and have it in a baggie, put it in two heavy old socks & put it in the glovebox,the socks prevent the baggie from wearing a hole,due to road vibrations | ||
| Henry R. Bergman, Jr. (Henryofcj) (63.224.197.10)
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Do the socks need to be clean or can we use old dirty smelly ones?  | ||
| two dogs (67.30.23.78) Rating: N/A |
Henry....use your smelly ones |