HW/Weihrauch Lube for the spring.

[OldVet]

What lube just for the spring.
Calm down that chrunchy old dry spring.
Any ideas how to smooth out that spring.
Polishing spring how do you do it.
Heard that said never explained.
Want to learn thanks OV.

 

[jps2486]

Red N Tacky

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Copper anti seize /beeman lazer lube spring and seal .

5th wheel grease hing pin bolt and shims

The white grease a dab on the detant locking chisel.

Sillycone grease a light film on the breech seal .

Smooth qnd quiet?? Mmmmm.. thats a matter of opinion..lol.

 

[OldVet]

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Copper anti seize /beeman lazer lube spring and seal .

5th wheel grease hing pin bolt and shims

The white grease a dab on the detant locking chisel.

Sillycone grease a light film on the breech seal .

Smooth qnd quiet?? Mmmmm.. thats a matter of opinion..lol.

Well I am learning. I already have the Ace grease did not know they were nation wide. I buy my gas seals there.
I realize I could go gas piston but I heard sad stories where they failed.
I personally was thinking about some motorcycle chain lube spray silicone grease I used it on my bike chains , and it sticks like hell in fact pretty hard to get off.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

Line the piston with blister pack plastic. I cut a piece just thick enough to hold the spring a bit firmly in the piston. Tight enough that the spring will not fall or shake out if you hold the piston upside down. It’s a cheap tuning kit. Cannot believe the difference. Smooth cocking and no twang upon firing. There are videos out there of how to do this. Good luck.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Well I am learning. I already have the Ace grease did not know they were nation wide. I buy my gas seals there.
I realize I could go gas piston but I heard sad stories where they failed.
I personally was thinking about some motorcycle chain lube spray silicone grease I used it on my bike chains , and it sticks like hell in fact pretty hard to get off.

Ive use it sll i guess .. like you you read and learn and see what you find best for you .

I say in other threads on this i plan to try my own " moly " paste using. Nonmetallic neverseize snd super fine powder moly and mix small batch as needed like a 70/30 .

For example sake

MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz, 14 grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade: Power Tool Lubricants: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz, 14 grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade: Power Tool Lubricants: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

So many to choose from

Amazon.com : non metallic anti seize

Then theres this stuff that looks interesting .

Amazon.com: Rectorseal 71431 1-Pound Moly-Rich Antiseize And Lubricant : Automotive

Amazon.com: Rectorseal 71431 1-Pound Moly-Rich Antiseize And Lubricant : Automotive

www.amazon.com

For me i just got tired of that " air gun". Pushed stuff at 25$ for .,05 oz ..lol

I used krytrox. As well .. that was making the guns some smooth dudes , but ... Seems i also had short spring life and seemed i had to go back and spruce it up after lots of shots . So it was good while it lasted but not going back to it .

Now not tried it yet , but i could yry that 5th wheel grease like spring tar is used if somthing was too noisy or harsh .. dont hurt my feelings none...lol

 

[JEFFPPC]

When I replace a spring I use a modest amount of what Vortex ships with the kit. No complaints. But my go to grease for everything else in life is Mobil One Bearing Grease. Why? It works and is good to -65.Anyone personally try it on their airgun spring?

 

[Hateful McNasty]

When I replace a spring I use a modest amount of what Vortex ships with the kit. No complaints. But my go to grease for everything else in life is Mobil One Bearing Grease. Why? It works and is good to -65.Anyone personally try it on their airgun spring?

If its in the kit why not use it .. i would no prob..

This guy uses copper anti seize as well in stuff he posts

https://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/nos-weihrauch-35-e-gets-overhaul-part-4.html?m=1

Back when you had no Internet or forums and lucky to have a napa parts store in town you used what you could get. And guns shot and lasted just as good as today with this " air gun speciality stuff at 25$ for .05 oz".

Best policy is read around and pick something you my like to try. Use it and see. You ether stick with it or try somthing else .. everyone got there ways and things . Just matter of personal preference.

 

[JimBentley]

Oh my!!!

 

[OldVet]

When I replace a spring I use a modest amount of what Vortex ships with the kit. No complaints. But my go to grease for everything else in life is Mobil One Bearing Grease. Why? It works and is good to -65.Anyone personally try it on their airgun spring?

Yeah I don't think I'll have to worry about -65 here in Tucson more like it's so frickin hot all the lube on my spring melted , and dripped out of rifle.Lol.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have shot night winter benchrest matches under lights that would be below 0 to maybe -5 ÷ when they ended after midnight. Front rests would freeze up. That is how I got on the Mobil One Bearing Grease many years ago.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I don't think the krytox is affected buy heat and cold untill its extreme. Not normal local temperature anyway . Its viscosity remains the same 0° or 129° . If you need reading on it. In a springer. Nced at gateway to airgun posts alot on using it . The cost benefit just was not there for me . You know im not a " upscale " type shooter anyways.. lol

 

[Jay308]

Lucas Red n Tacky, it’s what some tuners use and pretty sure that is the grease in the Vortek kits also.

 

[Hobbyman2007]

While you’re in there. First things first . Clean all parts thoroughly ( I use denatured alcohol) next, have a real good look at the main spring ends. You’ll want to polish them to remove any sharp edges on the flats, I use a dremel tool with stones then move onto a polishing bit with red jewelry paste. If you want to get fancy, get yourself some stainless steel washers , one in the piston and one on the guide end. I don’t remember the exact size needed. Now if you don’t want to buy a kit with springs and guides you can do as suggested earlier. Thin plastic to line the piston, don’t use aluminum it doesn’t last.you’ll want to have one end serated ( think zig zag pattern )to go under the spring flat. Also try not to overlap the plastic when rolled. You can do the same on the spring guide if it’s really loose. For lube , use whatever you think is best, just a light coat will do. Using heavy lube on the spring is a bandaid for poorly fitted guides ( IMO)

The main body where the cocking slot is, should be gone over also to remove any sharp edges on the inside edge. I use a diamond nail file ( don’t tell the wife if you take hers) I use electrical tape on either side of the slot to stop from making any scratches on the outside of the action.

You’ll want to search piston seal fitting if you’re getting a new seal.

Good luck , keep us posted.