lubing clarification

vancouver_sc · June 29th, 2009, 06:44

I know you should grease the gears from time to time, but it's not so comfortable to open the gearbox every time.
Does it help to spray silicone oil inside the gearbox? This can be done easier using a small tube without opening the gun/gearbox.

AngelusNex · June 29th, 2009, 11:57

you only need to do this about once every 1-2 years depending on use. pay a gun doc to do it if your not comfortable.

L473ncy · June 29th, 2009, 12:02

I don't think you'd want to do that. I don't think silicone oil is for metal on metal applications, I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like you'd want to use it for metal on metal applications period. Try lithium grease (AKA "white grease"?) instead. If you really want to do it "DamageInc" is the guy to talk to about AEG work (assuming you're in Vancouver like you username implies).

AngelusNex · June 29th, 2009, 12:10

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Originally Posted by L473ncy

I don't think you'd want to do that. I don't think silicone oil is for metal on metal applications, I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like you'd want to use it for metal on metal applications period. Try lithium grease (AKA "white grease"?) instead. If you really want to do it "DamageInc" is the guy to talk to about AEG work (assuming you're in Vancouver like you username implies).

Didn't even think about that, yeah you wanna use the thick white grease. Impossible to apply with mechbox closed, I tried once when i reassembled the mechbox only to realize I completely forgot to grease it

Buzzrexx · June 29th, 2009, 13:56

If you plan on your AEG to last many years, you will AT LEAST be shimming the gears- in which case you will be opening the mechbox for that. Re-grease it then. I personall y recommend Super Lube- a premium silicone based grease.

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June 29th, 2009, 06:44	#1
vancouver_sc Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	lubing clarification I know you should grease the gears from time to time, but it's not so comfortable to open the gearbox every time. Does it help to spray silicone oil inside the gearbox? This can be done easier using a small tube without opening the gun/gearbox.

June 29th, 2009, 12:02	#3
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	I don't think you'd want to do that. I don't think silicone oil is for metal on metal applications, I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like you'd want to use it for metal on metal applications period. Try lithium grease (AKA "white grease"?) instead. If you really want to do it "DamageInc" is the guy to talk to about AEG work (assuming you're in Vancouver like you username implies). __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

June 29th, 2009, 11:57	#2
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	you only need to do this about once every 1-2 years depending on use. pay a gun doc to do it if your not comfortable.

June 29th, 2009, 13:56	#5
Buzzrexx Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Planet P1C-R19	If you plan on your AEG to last many years, you will AT LEAST be shimming the gears- in which case you will be opening the mechbox for that. Re-grease it then. I personall y recommend Super Lube- a premium silicone based grease.

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