I know for some NGS bodies, lube was taken out with the understanding "when
you're done with the job, we should put the lube back in" or severe wear may
result.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Tmoynihan@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] The Freezer Test - Mixed Results
> As to using "thinner oil", I know that hunters who expect are outfitting
for
> extremely cold climates will sometimes winterize their rifle triggers by
> removing *all* lubrication. Apparently, it is considered that no oil is
> thin enough to reliable let moving pieces move when it's that cold. This
> requires that metal parts be properly hardened during manufacture, that
the
> triggers be put to only a limited amount of use, and also that proper
> cleaning followed by proper lubrication quickly follows a return to more
> temperate climes.
>
> I don't know if this would be practical in a camera. John? Lots more
moving
> parts, etc., for sure.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom Moynihan
> Dallas, TX
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