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(...) That explains it. And it smells pretty bad too - that's what alerted me when I had my "accident". ROSCO (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I dunno. Does it still squeak even when the pumps are disconnected? I've noticed with my compressors, the extra back pressure on the plunger causes more squeaking, which disappears when pressure is released. I'm not even sure whether it's the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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IIRC, ABS is a thermoset plastic. The first time you melt it it's workable at a relatively low temp and solidifies nicely, but heating it again won't melt it, only deform it and finally burn it : ( -Xanthra47 Ross Crawford <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi everyone, I noticed that teflon was not listed in the lube faq. It can be purchased at bicycle shops in an aerosol can or dropper for under 10 dollars. It is a dry lubricant that is clear and doesn't attract dust. I used it with my clock and was (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Wow ! Interesting results. I would have bet my firstborn that it would weaken them. Anyone else try this ? I might just to see if Tobbe's result is a fluke... (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic)
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