lubrication - recoil spring tube

Scott S · February 13, 2001, 03:03

While trying to diagnose a feeding problem I removed the recoil springs from the tube to give it the once over. When I reinstalled the springs I gave them a fairly generous coating of BreakFree CLP. Anyone recommend a different lubricant for the spring tube? I read in an archived post that someone recommended grease. Seconds on that recommendation?

[ September 10, 2001: Message edited by: gary.jeter ]

ce · February 13, 2001, 10:37

Teflon lubes like Breakfree are probably superior. Grease is good, but if you put too much it will effect a hydrostatic seal and retard the rearward travel of the bolt and cause malfunction.
K-Y jelly and other intimate lubricants, while indeed superior, are not as durable, and thus require repeated application.

**W.E.G.** · February 13, 2001, 16:23

I use Tetra grease.

Rayman · February 13, 2001, 16:24

I use Gunslick a little goes a long way. It is a small tube of graphite in a very light grease. Stays well and does not form a seal like oils. Rick in Fl

**EMDII** · February 13, 2001, 18:33

I agree w/ Tetra, a SMALL amount. Generous CLP is NOT appropriate.

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MG-70 · February 14, 2001, 04:22

I remember someone recommending synthetic motor oil but I can't confirm.

Does anyone remember the thread? Application and weight of the oil?

Thanks,
MG-70

gunnut1 · February 14, 2001, 12:15

Why is CLP not accepticable?

jim123sts · February 14, 2001, 15:18

Quote:

Originally posted by gunnut1:
Why is CLP not accepticable?

CLP isnt bad, my biggest complaint with CLP is it is a dirt magnet and collects alot of powder residue. I have been trying a oil from Castrol I picked up about a month ago and even in an AR-15 after about 100rds the bolt and receiver look better than only 20 if I had been using CLP.

AR-45ACP · February 14, 2001, 15:32

I usually use CAT dry film lubricant (graphite)on everything gas system too.

Scott S · February 15, 2001, 04:04

I appreciate the replies. I suspected that my question would prompt a variety of replies; of course, I was hoping that 20 folks would recommend the same type of lube. Wishful thinking. I suppose that in the grand scheme of things the type of lube doesn't matter as much as keeping the gun cleaned and lubed. It's just difficult to sleep well at night when you aren't sure whether your pride and joy has the best lube money can buy.

jim123sts · February 16, 2001, 21:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Scott S:
I appreciate the replies. I suspected that my question would prompt a variety of replies; of course, I was hoping that 20 folks would recommend the same type of lube. Wishful thinking. I suppose that in the grand scheme of things the type of lube doesn't matter as much as keeping the gun cleaned and lubed. It's just difficult to sleep well at night when you aren't sure whether your pride and joy has the best lube money can buy.

You got that right dude. Kind of like 6 of one or half a dozen of another.

Wadman · February 17, 2001, 03:01

It's true that you got a lot of replies but all you have to do is cull out the pertinent details. What I got out of the responses were to avoid lubes that attract dirt, don't last, and don't overlube. Tetra was preferred in more than one response and also some motor oils may work.

Charmedlyfe · February 17, 2001, 11:57

I like Eezox. spray it in, it dries into a dry lube, no dirt magnet. It is an excellent lube, on par with tetra, just not messy. I used tetra exclusively until i discovered Eezox.

Ape · February 17, 2001, 17:26

I like tetra too. Who carries the Eezox? Haven't heard of that one.

NZ L1A1 Collector · February 17, 2001, 22:03

Australian & British regulations for the L1A1 state that the armourers should use only a light application of Graphite Grease XG340.

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Kevin Adams
Rifle, 7.62 mm, L1A1 Collector & Researcher.
NEW ZEALAND

JimM · February 18, 2001, 10:18

I use Kroil spray and very little of it. Kroil rules!

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Industrial Metal Coating
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**W.E.G.** · September 10, 2001, 21:21

moved to FAQ

February 13, 2001, 03:03	#1
Scott S Registered FALaholic #: 355 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,413	lubrication - recoil spring tube While trying to diagnose a feeding problem I removed the recoil springs from the tube to give it the once over. When I reinstalled the springs I gave them a fairly generous coating of BreakFree CLP. Anyone recommend a different lubricant for the spring tube? I read in an archived post that someone recommended grease. Seconds on that recommendation? [ September 10, 2001: Message edited by: gary.jeter ]

February 13, 2001, 16:23	#3
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	I use Tetra grease. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

February 13, 2001, 18:33	#5
EMDII Evil Moderator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 13,971	I agree w/ Tetra, a SMALL amount. Generous CLP is NOT appropriate. ------------------ 1.....Train Like You Fight: Second Place is NOT an Option. E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II [This message has been edited by EMDII (edited February 13, 2001).] __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The SPartans merely enquire WHERE they are." E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II 1

February 14, 2001, 04:22	#6
MG-70 Registered FALaholic #: 753 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Mid-Atlantic U.S. Posts: 905	I remember someone recommending synthetic motor oil but I can't confirm. Does anyone remember the thread? Application and weight of the oil? Thanks, MG-70 __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” Quote from Commonplace Book by Thomas Jefferson [borrowed from Cesare Beccaria’s 1764 Dei delitti e delle pene, "On Crimes and Punishments"]

February 14, 2001, 12:15	#7
gunnut1 Moderator Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 1877 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The great Republic of Texas USA!!!!! Posts: 10,429	Why is CLP not accepticable? __________________ Texas, it's a state of mind!!!! The human race is not the pinnacle of evolution. We are but one evolutionary out come.

February 13, 2001, 10:37	#2
ce Registered FALaholic #: 373 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,905	Teflon lubes like Breakfree are probably superior. Grease is good, but if you put too much it will effect a hydrostatic seal and retard the rearward travel of the bolt and cause malfunction. K-Y jelly and other intimate lubricants, while indeed superior, are not as durable, and thus require repeated application.

February 13, 2001, 16:24	#4
Rayman Registered FALaholic #: 293 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 137	I use Gunslick a little goes a long way. It is a small tube of graphite in a very light grease. Stays well and does not form a seal like oils. Rick in Fl

February 14, 2001, 15:32	#9
AR-45ACP Registered FALaholic #: 1250 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: MI Posts: 390	I usually use CAT dry film lubricant (graphite)on everything gas system too.

February 15, 2001, 04:04	#10
Scott S Registered FALaholic #: 355 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,413	I appreciate the replies. I suspected that my question would prompt a variety of replies; of course, I was hoping that 20 folks would recommend the same type of lube. Wishful thinking. I suppose that in the grand scheme of things the type of lube doesn't matter as much as keeping the gun cleaned and lubed. It's just difficult to sleep well at night when you aren't sure whether your pride and joy has the best lube money can buy.

February 17, 2001, 03:01	#12
Wadman Registered FALaholic #: 1095 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North East Illinois Posts: 2,820	It's true that you got a lot of replies but all you have to do is cull out the pertinent details. What I got out of the responses were to avoid lubes that attract dirt, don't last, and don't overlube. Tetra was preferred in more than one response and also some motor oils may work. __________________ The low road is frequently a four lane highway with no speed limit. Help Save the Kitties

February 17, 2001, 11:57	#13
Charmedlyfe Registered FALaholic #: 1585 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SC Posts: 421	I like Eezox. spray it in, it dries into a dry lube, no dirt magnet. It is an excellent lube, on par with tetra, just not messy. I used tetra exclusively until i discovered Eezox. __________________ Mad, bad, and dangerous to know...

February 17, 2001, 17:26	#14
Ape Registered FALaholic #: 2613 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: WA Posts: 63	I like tetra too. Who carries the Eezox? Haven't heard of that one.

February 17, 2001, 22:03	#15
NZ L1A1 Collector Moderator & Collectaholic FALaholic #: 45 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	Australian & British regulations for the L1A1 state that the armourers should use only a light application of Graphite Grease XG340. ------------------ Kevin Adams Rifle, 7.62 mm, L1A1 Collector & Researcher. NEW ZEALAND __________________ Rifle, 7.62 mm, L1A1 Collector & Researcher. NEW ZEALAND

February 18, 2001, 10:18	#16
JimM Registered FALaholic #: 1762 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: OK Posts: 49	I use Kroil spray and very little of it. Kroil rules! ------------------ Jim M PCS, Inc. Industrial Metal Coating Industrial Metal Coating jimm@webzone.net Protect the Second Amendment!!! __________________ Jim M PCS, Inc. Industrial Metal Coating Industrial Metal Coating jameredith@mindspring.com Protect the Second Amendment!!!

September 10, 2001, 21:21	#17
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	moved to FAQ __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

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