Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Airstream Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums > Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents > Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans
Reload this Page Vent riser lube
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-18-2007, 01:47 PM   #1
4 Rivet Member
 
walter1's Avatar
 
1964 22' Safari
Foresthill , California
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 257
Vent riser lube
I removed and cleaned the front Astradome vent screw out type operator/risers from my 64 Safari.

They cleaned up nice.

What should I use to lube them before reinstalling. And how much should be used?

The old dried up lube looked like grey high temp wheel bearing grease
walter1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2007, 02:16 PM   #2
Rivet Master
 
Ken J's Avatar
 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango , Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
Images: 14
I use a dab of white lithium lube...

Ken
__________________
1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
Ken J is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2007, 02:16 PM   #3
Rivet Master
 
Ken J's Avatar
 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango , Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
Images: 14
I use a dab of white lithium lube...

Ken
__________________
1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
Ken J is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

You may also like:


« fantastic fan install | Top | Vent Actuators »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
64 Globetrotter Stove Vent Cover Trotter Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 2 12-15-2007 06:03 PM
1985 Excella shower vent fan gimmejul Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 8 05-01-2003 07:56 PM
vent cover repair.... Chuck Windows & Screens 10 11-13-2002 12:05 PM
Power lift vent with fan. fphil Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 4 10-05-2002 07:44 PM
Heat Riser ALANSD Airstream Motorhome Forums 7 09-11-2002 03:38 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:56 AM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.