The best stuff I've ever seen for cables - bar none - is
Dri-Slide.  It's Molybdenum disulphide in a very volitile
carrier.  It doesn't harden in cold weather, and it doesn't
attract dust or moisture from the air.  I used to get it
from Gunsmithing suppliers like Brownell's.  

Dale R.
COZY MkIV #1254

 
> From: Jack Beale <jackbeale@direcpc.com>
> Date: 2005/03/14 Mon PM 12:46:52 EST
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Cable Lubrication...
>
> All,
>
>     Motorcycle riders have been lubing brake and clutch cables on their machines for decades.  The "smart" ones use a lubricant designed for the job and a small tool to force the lubricant down the cable.  
>
>     So, I agree, DO NOT use WD-40.  It is more of a cleaner than a lubricant.
>
>     When I rode (before the advent of hydraulic clutch and brake cabling) I used one of these devices and can tell you that they work and work well...
>
>     Check out this link: http://www.protectall.com/cablelif2.htm
>
>     Not bad for a 17-buck deal (shipping INCLUDED)...
>
> Jack Beale
> jack.beale@att.net
>
>
>