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Thanks to everyone who responded on the list and privately.
It looks like the consensus is for LPS-2
on the rod-ends for the controls/flaps and grease for the landing
gear rod-ends. I'll be sure check out the other suggestions: Finish
Line Wet
Lube Chain Lubricant and the Tri-Flow
with PTFE as well. I note that the Tri-Flow is the only
one of all the lubricants mentioned here that advertises it is
good down to -60º. That's a real plus in my book.
FWIW, I consider my "redneck freezer test" with the Boeshield T-9 to be a
qualified success. I lubed a rod-end with the T-9, placed it in a
baggie, and then stuck it in the kitchen freezer at +15º degrees
overnight. This morning I pulled out the rod-end and the movement
was still completely free with no sign of sluggishness. I guess I
should try the test again in our chest freezer at -10º to be more
confident.
To further muddy the waters, I see that Lubriplate makes a
calcium-based Low
Temperature Grease good from -60º to +250ºF and a
lithium-based Lubriplate
Aero good from -70º to +350ºF. Apparently these were
designed for lubricating garage door screw drives and gears.
Thanks again for all the advice.
--John
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