Let's see, WD-40 leaves a wax residue, oil gets dirty and gums up after a
couple of decades. What's wrong with silicone?
jim mueller
John Hermanson wrote:
> Uh, maybe not a good idea in the long run. Hope for the best.
>
> John
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> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 5:30 PM
> Subject: [OM] Freezer Test Part II
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> > I bought a can of silicone spray lubricant, held my breath, and gave my
> > OM-1 a very light lube job. After removing the bottom plate, I gave it a
> > couple of very tiny spurts. A few other strategic spots got a small shot
> > of silicone, including the inside gear of the shutter speed ring.
> >
> > I tried the freezer test again, leaving the camera in for a couple of
> > hours. The camera was extremely cold, like a block of ice. This time,
> > the OM-1 fired off perfectly at all speeds. I want to thank someone for
> > suggesting this lubricant. The fluid that suspends the silicone in the
> > spray is also a solvent. This may also have something to do with freeing
> > up the shutter at the slower speeds.
> >
> > Unless there are some long term detrimental effects of silicone spray, I
> > would have to say the silicone lube job was a success.
> >
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