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Zoomatic Question

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Hi Guys,

Took apart my zoomatic strainer today, cleaned out all the gunk, and want to re-lube. Any advice on what to use? I was going to go with some 3-in-1 oil. Does this sound ok?

Thanks!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 12 years ago
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Vaseline. U take the arm off?

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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You know, I could not get the arm off. Is there some trick to removing the knob, so that I can get the arm off? Thanks for your help.

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Don't remove the knob....

It's the number one failure of the Zoomatic, the knob coming loose from over-tightening and/or mistreatment.

If it comes off, there hasn't been a good fix yet for getting it to ever remain installed properly again, aside from a re-work from Jim Petty at JP2 Creations for a price tag of $100 plus shipping.

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Wow, thanks for the info Kev! The knob will remain firmly in place :)

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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From kevins

Don't remove the knob.... It's the number one failure of the Zoomatic, the knob coming loose from over-tightening and/or mistreatment. If it comes off, there hasn't been a good fix yet for getting it to ever remain installed properly again, aside from a re-work from Jim Petty at JP2 Creations for a price tag of $100 plus shipping.

Exactly, that's why I'm wondering if anybody has worked magic, successfully.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Do Not use vaseline on the zoomatic or any other parts such as tension rods ect..Vaseline collects dirt and that how it gets gunked up.......After its clean I spray it with Wd40.....If you want to use white lithium grease that is good also but dont over do it.........

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Thanks Vinny. After the initial cleaning yesterday I sprayed down with some WD-40 (which also helped to free a bunch of extra gunk). I have some white lithium grease around and will give that a shot!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 12 years ago
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