radio mast lubricant

[Grey Ghost]

when the temperature drops significantly (like NOW), my power antenna quits on me. If it quits in the down position, I don't get no soap radio.

what is the optimal type of lubrication for the mast?

i've used silicone spray and white lithium spray grease...which one would perform better in sub-20 weather?

[D.L. SWINFORD]

G.G.;
One of the best lube I have in my bag of tricks is"Loctite Anti-sieze with Nickel".
I use it everywhere except the door locks cause if Joanie gets it on her clothes, look-out.
It is probabley the best all purpose lube I've ever encountered.
Better than the white stuff which used to be called "Lubri-Plate" in the '40's.
Find and buy a can you'll love it. The can will last the G.G. life.
Happy Trails Beep Beep from the Spiderman on the Gulf Coast, Don, Chairman of the Board:p :p :p

[Grey Ghost]

how does that goo react in the severe cold?

[MartinWolf]

I have used Silicone Spray lubricant on my antenna masts for years. I understand that this is the exact lubricant that Mercedes uses.

I'm not certain how the Silicone Spray will react to -20F temperatures. I have only experienced +14F (Portland Oregon).

My gut reaction is that the Silicone will deposit a thinner layer than the Lithium and would thus be less likely to create problems at low temperatures.

[D.L. SWINFORD]

G.G.;
Skipper II, I don't know how it reacts at low temps, just cinsider the thin layer that remains after you cycle the mast and wipe it clean.
If some shop has the lube, try it and see. I've replaced the mast 2 times using it in 20 yrs.
Happy Trails Beep Beep from the Spiderman on the Gulf Coast, Don, Chairman of the Board

[Jordan_3202000]

I use WD-40 on the antenna mast for my 300E. I have not had any cold weather problems, but i'm not sure how good of a lubricant it is for this purpose.

[D.L. SWINFORD]

Flash;
You should feel right at home using a" Flashing Aerosol" lubricant.
As a repellant this type of product must have the propellant "FLASH OFF" after spraying usually leaving too much slickum behind and needing to be wiped off leaving little to no lube remaining.
When all else fails use Vasoline.
Happy Trails Beep Beep from The Spiderman on The Gulf Coast, Don, Chairman of the Board:p :p :p

Until Then, JOY

'85 Donka II 300DT

[GermanStar]

Hirschmann used to supply a lubricant in a small tube. I don't know if they do any longer...