[Rhodes22-list] WD-40

[Robert Skinner]

Also works great on old ignition wiring - I used to 
have to use it on an old clunker whenever it rained.
It's in each of my toolboxes.

/Robert

Brad Haslett wrote:
> 
> Chris,
> 
> Can't give you a scientific or chemical explanation why but the simple
> answer is, NO!  As a kid mechanic we used WD40 on every moving airplane
> part, animal, mineral, or vegetable with no harmful effects.  It also makes
> a great stain remover.  However, WD40 is a short term lubricant at best.
> Silicone lubricants have longer staying power and a dry lubricant like
> SailKote is probably best on a boat.  WD40 works better than anything for
> cleaning out gunk and old gummy former lubricants.  It works good as a
> starter fluid as well. No boat is complete without at least one small can.
> 
> Do you know the story?  It was designed by an engineer to deflect moisture
> off of NASA rockets.  Water Displacement - 40th formula.  Get it?
> 
> Brad
> 
> On 8/2/06, Chris Geankoplis <napoli68 at charter.net> wrote:
> >
> > Rummy,
> >        Just curious, The solvents and various distilates in WD40, do they
> > have any negative effect on the plastic bearings in the furler?
> >
> > Chris G.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <R22RumRunner at aol.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:31 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Stiff mainsail furler
> >
> >
> > > Art,
> > > This is one of those topics that is getting to the point that people are
> > > over thinking it. The bearing and assembly are exposed to the elements
> > all
> > the
> > > time. It gets rained on and critters make nests in there. In the south,
> > as
> > you
> > > know, we have a neat little bug called the mud dauber that likes to make
> > > nests  in every crack and crevice it can find on your boat.
> > > You can clean the assembly without dropping the mast or removing it by
> > > simply hosing it down good while someone is operating the furling system
> > several
> > > times. Allow to dry and do the same thing with the WD-40. This is the
> > long
> > > version. The short version is to have someone operate the furler and you
> > spray
> > > copious amounts of lubricant inside the mast to lubricate the  bearing.
> > Keep it
> > > simple people.
> > >
> > > Rummy