dry threads

fannin · Dec 4, 2009

i just bought an ld20 an the threads seem dry, the o=rings look lubed

do i need to lube the threads?

jhc37013 · Dec 4, 2009

Yes if the threads are dry lube them.

Just clean everything with some alcohol and lube.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/242414

fannin · Dec 4, 2009

and if so could i use 3 in 1 oil? it's all i've got to hand

fannin · Dec 4, 2009

thanks jhc

pobox1475 · Dec 4, 2009

could i use 3 in 1 oil? it's all i've got to hand

I would not. Way too thin and will attract dirt readily. Try to get some good lube. I like Nyogel 760G.

fannin · Dec 4, 2009

thanks pobox

DM51 · Dec 4, 2009

The topic is discussed fully in the thread linked by jhc37013 in post #2 above. Please continue there, and I'll close this one.