> On 2017-12-21, at 00:09, David Wood <jbevren@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm unsure if you intended to send that encrypted, but it's not readable > from here. :) Quitting and reopening seems to have helped. So the original once more.. > On 2017-12-20, at 18:26, Terry Raymond <traymond160@gmail.com> wrote: > > I know I had even an issue with a 1541 as far as what lube to use on the > head rails! > > I tried Mobile 1 30 weight Synthetic Engine Oil just a dab on a Q-tip. > > WD40, dry lube didn't seem to lube properly, the head always seems to stick, > always get read/write errors. WD-40 and "compatibles" are nowhere near being good lubricants for precise mechanics! If you used it on your drive, I would suggest thorough cleaning before any further steps are taken. > Anyway this works for me. Not sure what works for you. Car engine oil? Never tried that but I guess it's formulated for different working conditions (high load, high temperature). What I normally used was (after cleaning) thin, synthetic "Swiss clock oil". Worked for floppy drives and for printers. Didn't dry and didn't noticeably change its properties over time. My drive from the eighties still works silent smooth and doesn't require re-lubricating. -- SD! - http://e4aws.silverdr.com/ Message was sent through the cbm-hackers mailing listReceived on 2017-12-21 00:02:08
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