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An Balores · 5th Jun 2019, 11:48 am

Hi,
I have an old art deco Smiths Sectric clock with a Type 1 movement. I want to know what lubricant to use for the rotor arbor which sits in a cupped bush at either end - is it grease or oil? And also, what lubricant for the fibre gear.
Many thanks,
Peter

5th Jun 2019, 11:48 am	#1
An Balores Triode Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 25	Lubricating Smiths Sectric Clock Type 1 Hi, I have an old art deco Smiths Sectric clock with a Type 1 movement. I want to know what lubricant to use for the rotor arbor which sits in a cupped bush at either end - is it grease or oil? And also, what lubricant for the fibre gear. Many thanks, Peter