On 11/27/07 1:25 AM, in article , "Bert
Willing" wrote:

Yes. You don't lubricate cables in the first place.

Bert

"Steve Freeman" wrote in message
...
I am new to glider ownership an am about to disassemble the interior
to get to all the cables etc. for inspection and lubrication. Any
advice on what is the best lubricant to use for cables etc.?



Bert,

Why is that?

My only other experience with metal woven cables running through conduit (as
the rudder control cables do on my glider) is on bicycles (brake, shifter).
If those cables aren't lubricated, the cables get very funky, indeed, and
will fail much sooner than unlubricated ones.

Bullwinkle