WD-40

[tracmaster]

On the older models..If i remember correctly argo recommended to use wd 40 on the clutch sliders and to spray some in the clutches {not where the belt rides] and to also spray electrical parts like the fuse panel.. did not see this in my owners manual for the hdi's...Are you guys familiar with this and are you still using wd-40?..My last argo was 10 years old and i never replaced the clutches and the sliders looked nearly new.

tracmaster

[Rock Doctor]

Personally, I would never use WD40 on my clutches, I prefer to use a good dry Graphite Spray. For wireing I use di-electric grease on the connections.

RD

[wfo]

anybody who runs a boat in the sea water uses wd or somthing similar on everthing to keep from rusting
maybe the same reason, salt on roads maybe ? keep from corrosion ?
WD-40 was created in 1953 by Norm Larsen. It was originally designed to prevent corrosion caused by water — the WD stands for “water displacement.” Norm’s 40th formula was successful and that’s where the “40″ comes from.

[Rory_mcw]

I would not spray wd40 near my clutches,

However I fund it makes the body nice and shiney.

Tracmaster, does your name refer to an st4b?

[tracmaster]

Please explain st4b..

[Tomo]

HI
Spray or sachet of dielectric grease for electrical terminal plugs etc
Powder graphite or a Teflon PTFE spray ,allow to dry rotate clutch spray again
A spray that is a liquid and is a non drying type will eventually migrate to the belt area .

tomo

[amphibious drew]

Please explain st4b..

The st4b track master is a vintage tracked vehicle.

[Rory_mcw]

Please explain st4b..

They are vintage track machines designed primarily for use in snow, they havea wider and longer track than the st4

[Coyote]

WD 40 is great for about anything even wiring.

W-water
D-displacement
40- 40th attempt

[foxvalley]

Did you know the primary ingredient in WD40 is...................fish oil. I love fish oil!

[Nubs]

Fish oil is great for dry skin in the winter and other stuff i would think..

[hydromike]

Did you know the primary ingredient in WD40 is...................fish oil. I love fish oil!

Here's a clip from Snopes.com. (snopes.com: Uses for WD-40 Spray Lubricant)


As for the claim the "basic ingredient" in WD-40 is "fish oil," it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of WD-40 spray include no ingredients list), but a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent naptha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as Stoddard Solvent):


solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%

[foxvalley]

Nuts,I guess I better stop using this in my frying pans.LOL

[Rock Doctor]

Hmmm
Might have to stop using it as a fish lure too, lol.

[hydromike]

Nuts,I guess I better stop using this in my frying pans.LOL

Hmmm
Might have to stop using it as a fish lure too, lol.

Nah, it's great on all that stuff. Just don't use it on your clutches.