Lubricating Flap Rollers

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Robert Eilers
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Lubricating Flap Rollers

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What is the best method to lube flat rollers? From the looks of things, the previous owner used some sort of heavy grease.

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GAHorn
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Light oil is the recommended lube. (LPS-2 or 3 in One is good stuff.) See the lubrication chart in the front of the Service Manual, 100 Series, 1962 and prior.
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N2868C
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My choice on flap rollers

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I use LPS 2 on the rollers, but I use my finger and lube the upper and lower tracks with general purpose grease.

Tom
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