Burned Flex-cable housing

[chypes]

The rule of thumb on these flex shafts is to get into the habit of checking it frequently...at least every thirty minutes or so. Establish a baseline for what the normal or average temperature is for your flexshaft. If you notice that it is running hotter than what it normally does, then it is time to lube. It is essential that you use the correct type of lube (any liquid lube with a Moly additive). Also, you want to be sure to lube it correctly. You dont want to install and run a core that is soaked or still dripping with lube. At the factory they soak them in the Moly lube and then actually let them air dry for sometimes a day or two before installing them. You can buy a small botlle of the recommended lube from Carvewright for $5.00 a bottle if you are unable to find a Moly lube in your hardware stores.

[peep]

And re-lube more often is you are doing crazy hardwood.

[manddrakes]

I'm using lucas semi-synthetic with moly for engine start ups will this work?
Thanks, Mike

[mtylerfl]

I'm using lucas semi-synthetic with moly for engine start ups will this work?
Thanks, Mike

Only if it is BLACK and MESSY. That means it will likely contain the proper version of the moly. The 'new' moly is clear or very light colored and will NOT work. If in doubt, by all means order a bottle of the "right stuff" from CarveWright. That small bottle should last for many years.

[manddrakes]

I ordered a flex cable today and I tried calling back to see if I could add the lube on the order, but no one answered the phone. Would be nice to have them shipped together. The shipping for the cable was like $12.00. I wonder if I can modify my purchase?

[mtylerfl]

I'm sure you can add that to your order as long as it has not been processed already. I would try calling again tomorrow to see if you can catch it in time to make the addition.

[manddrakes]

Ya, I will. It's 12.00 to ship a 5.00 bottle of lube.

[lynnfrwd]

It likely already went out this afternoon. Phones were not overly busy. What time did you place the order?

[lynnfrwd]

Call in the morning. After 9 CST.

[lynnfrwd]

It shipped yesterday evening.