mike rousseau Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 One of the cables is freezing on my snowblower.... Just wondering if anyone knows of a lubricant that I can get at like Canadian tire or napa etc...( not online) that is good in low temps... I tried jiggalube and it made it worse.... Also is there any special technique to get it to penetrate the cable other then pumping the cable back and forth for a long time....? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 WD 40 is your best bet,but this will probably continue to happen. I had to change a cable 3 years ago because of that. If memory serves me right,their not to expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 WD 40 is your best bet,but this will probably continue to happen. I had to change a cable 3 years ago because of that. If memory serves me right,their not to expensive either. I was thinking of doing that too... Cause 1 or 2 other cables got chewed by mice.... Maybe replace em all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) WD 40 is your best bet,but this will probably continue to happen. I had to change a cable 3 years ago because of that. If memory serves me right,their not to expensive either. Probably because you used WD-40.. it is not a lubricant no matter what they say, it's a cleaner. Some light lubricant on the cable at each end and work back and forth. CTC multipurpose lube works well for lots of things Product #38-1525-8 .. I keep guys airplane control surfaces working well with same! Edited January 1, 2013 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 That's good to know.I have never found a lubricant for cables that show signs of seizing in severe conditions. Temporary,yes.Usually just replace and good to go for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 cable luber + snowmobile cable lube = no more headaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Also is there any special technique to get it to penetrate the cable other then pumping the cable back and forth for a long time....? use a cable luber for direct injection of lube and then pump it a few times to work it in. good lube penetrates and creeps to lube the entire length of cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I use penetrating oil on mine. Been working great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Pour methyl hydrate into the cable. It will break up the ice/snow. Then add your lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Probably because you used WD-40.. it is not a lubricant no matter what they say, it's a cleaner. Some light lubricant on the cable at each end and work back and forth. CTC multipurpose lube works well for lots of things Product #38-1525-8 .. I keep guys airplane control surfaces working well with same! Wayne, you are wealth of information? Thanks for the tip. Glad to have you around keeping us safe and sound. Now I have tap CTC if he listens lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wayne, you are wealth of information? Thanks for the tip. Glad to have you around keeping us safe and sound. Now I have tap CTC if he listens lol. Sinker's idea of Penetrant is a good one as well! If it's really bad work some Liquid Wrench in there and once you get it moving clean up the ends and then hit it with some of what I suggested. In some applications I like to get some multi lube in.. and then coat the outside with something a little heavier like extreme pressure grease to seal the lube in and keep the elements out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 If they're just wet and frozen they will clear up easily with a bit of heat from a propane torch. If corroded, use the penetrating oil. Last thing I do when I put mine away is lube the cables. Had that problem on every type of equipment you can think of! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 White lithium grease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Any synthetic lube will work, most synthetic oils stay liquid up to -45, I prefer Super Lube in a spray can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 anyone ever try "Fluid Film Rust and Corrosion Prevention"? It works very well and it's under $10 at Wallymart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob v Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 anyone ever try "Fluid Film Rust and Corrosion Prevention"? It works very well and it's under $10 at Wallymart Love it - I use it all the time. Great product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 yes i use fluid film as well works great !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 anyone ever try "Fluid Film Rust and Corrosion Prevention"? It works very well and it's under $10 at Wallymart Absolutely lovely product on Aluminum... I use it between my telescopic tubes on my canoe loader! Keeps them lubed and stops the aluminum from galling on each other and seizing. If you're allergic to wool... be careful where you spray the stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbur Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Try using Rust Check in the red spray can NOT the green can as it is thicker. Spray it right into the cable casing. It will displace the water and stay inside the casing. You don't have to worry about it catching fire near a hot engine as it has a very high flash point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Houdini, although most people have never heard of it. We use it in padlocks at work, displaces water, thaws ice, lubricant, all of the good stuff. Try to get the machine into a warm dry place, undo one end of the cable and let it hang low to drain any moisture, then shoot in whatever lube from the top. Cover your snow blower if it's stored outside. http://www.amazon.com/HOUD1-Houdini-Lock-Lube/dp/B00C5JFKKE Edited November 28, 2014 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 If he hasn't sorted it out after 2 years... it's probably in the trash already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Ah fuddle, should make the date bigger in red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwilly Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 anyone ever try "Fluid Film Rust and Corrosion Prevention"? It works very well and it's under $10 at Wallymart This stuff is amazing. Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yup After 6 months of no posting in a thread. It should be locked or archive should be in big letters in the subject line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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