Anderzander Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Two questions: What oil can I use to lubricate my wire rope? I've read on www.pirate4x4.com (Thanks FridgeFreezer for the link) that engine oil isn't good enough ... neither is grease. It states to use something light enough so it will penetrate to the core - but doesn't actually specifically say what is suitable... So anyone know what I can use? Next question - what oil can anyone recommend to use in the worm box? The manual states ESSO GX90/140 which I can't seem to source and am not even sure is still in production. Any help gratefully received! Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I use Morris Lubricants 85/140 in my Husky this stuff must get some more. for cable lube --- wire rope lubricants or more here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKD Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Yeah cant recommend Morris highly enough, just a shame Rocol so damn dear but good stuff we use the grease on our overhead crane, only thing I would say is before you do, really clean your rope otherwise it will wear out fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks guys! What would you use to clean the rope? I just bought some of the Rocol spray off ebay - a lot cheaper than the price in the link fortunately .... Just need to find a good source for the Morris gear oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I clean my wire rope with a stiff brush & a few dry rags, spraying any cleaning fluid on, it'll just soak into the fibre core & may weaken the fibres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Motorcycle chain lube is good - it comes out very thin, so has time to penetrate, then the solvent in it evaporates, to leave a quite thick grease. I don't think there are many detergents that affect steel, but I used to clean mine with WD40 - soak a rag in it and run the line through it did the trick. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKD Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I clean my wire rope with a stiff brush & a few dry rags, spraying any cleaning fluid on, it'll just soak into the fibre core & may weaken the fibres. Spot on! DONT use any kind of solvent based cleaner on wire rope, they are lubed from the factory, when you oil them or dressing as is called you are only topping up the original ,put the rope in tension and wire brush it/wipe with a rag, then apply the rope dressing and spool in, if its in regular use, you should really do it about once a month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. Morris Oil and Rocol Lube are in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for all the replies.Morris Oil and Rocol Lube are in the post when you've done your's nip down to Cornwall & do mine for me I'll give you T & bikkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 You're so far from me that my truck would need a service when I got there and another when I got back...... I did drive down to Cornwall some years back, stayed at Boscastle before it was flood damaged, loved it down there. When we get to come down next I'll look you up - and bring some Morris oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You're so far from me that my truck would need a service when I got there and another when I got back......I did drive down to Cornwall some years back, stayed at Boscastle before it was flood damaged, loved it down there. When we get to come down next I'll look you up - and bring some Morris oil if you need any parts I know a good place at other end of town where I live look forward to it, just PM me before you come & I can give you directions or a place to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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