winch questions
#51
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Re: winch questions
Maybe there was some confussion on my set up. I have a custom made
receiver that is mounted on top of my front bumper and attaches via
the same holes as the tow hooks. It is mounted exactly where the
winch plate would normally go. This is a 2 inch reciever,and is
rated.
To each his own, everyone has an opinion on items and what works for
some does not work for everyone. This setup has worked for me.
receiver that is mounted on top of my front bumper and attaches via
the same holes as the tow hooks. It is mounted exactly where the
winch plate would normally go. This is a 2 inch reciever,and is
rated.
To each his own, everyone has an opinion on items and what works for
some does not work for everyone. This setup has worked for me.
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: winch questions
Maybe there was some confussion on my set up. I have a custom made
receiver that is mounted on top of my front bumper and attaches via
the same holes as the tow hooks. It is mounted exactly where the
winch plate would normally go. This is a 2 inch reciever,and is
rated.
To each his own, everyone has an opinion on items and what works for
some does not work for everyone. This setup has worked for me.
receiver that is mounted on top of my front bumper and attaches via
the same holes as the tow hooks. It is mounted exactly where the
winch plate would normally go. This is a 2 inch reciever,and is
rated.
To each his own, everyone has an opinion on items and what works for
some does not work for everyone. This setup has worked for me.
#53
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Re: winch questions
To prevent rust. Lightly oil it - not every time out - just when you do
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#54
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Re: winch questions
To prevent rust. Lightly oil it - not every time out - just when you do
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#55
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Re: winch questions
To prevent rust. Lightly oil it - not every time out - just when you do
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
maintenance on it. Doesn't attract dirt at all.
Andy
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:HKlZc.7833$kw1.2188@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Why would you want to attract dirt to the cable by oiling it?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
it.
> > After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it -
clean
> > it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
> >
> > I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
the
> > winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
replaced,
> > but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
> >
> > You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
you
> > are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#56
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Re: winch questions
I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
#57
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Posts: n/a
Re: winch questions
I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: winch questions
I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
strands was a major factor in cable strength.
maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QMkZc.65742$yh.34757@fed1read05...
> If I recall my Warn instructions correctly, it said not to oil the winch
> cable...
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:H4jZc.104857$mD.52575@attbi_s02...
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>> When you get a "new" winch you are advised to stretch it and lightly oil
>> it.
>> After a few uses with my winch I release all the cable - check it - clean
>> it - lightly oil it - reel it back up correctly.
>>
>> I put in a simple hand throttle to keeps the battery charging when using
>> the
>> winch. I will replace my stock battery with an Optima when it's
>> replaced,
>> but for now it's OK but does not meet specs for the winch.
>>
>> You will know when you are beyond the alternator's capability. Unless
>> you
>> are going to use a lot of off road lightning it will be fine.
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>>
>>
>> "Troy" <troythered@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:e76c35fb.0408312159.3cfc07fe@posting.google.c om...
>>> Forgot to ask this in another post: I've washed my winch cable also
>>> after using it in mud... working in the metal finishing biz, I feel
>>> like I want to oil the cable, but haven't done anything like that yet.
>>> It's a brand new winch and cable, only been on there for muddin twice
>>> and it didn't get that bad, just splatter and on the cable. Hmm, also
>>> I notice when I use it the battery voltage indicator says it drops
>>> down to around 9 volts. I have a stock battery, should I replace with
>>> a deep cycle optima or something?
>>>
>>> Um, and another thing: How many electrical attachments to the jeep
>>> (01 TJ)would be too much for the factory alternator? Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>
>>
>
>
#59
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Posts: n/a
Re: winch questions
Light oil the winch cable with penetrating oil:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...able+lubricate
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
MacIntosh wrote:
>
> I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
> strands was a major factor in cable strength.
>
> maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...able+lubricate
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
MacIntosh wrote:
>
> I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
> strands was a major factor in cable strength.
>
> maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
#60
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Re: winch questions
Light oil the winch cable with penetrating oil:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...able+lubricate
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
MacIntosh wrote:
>
> I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
> strands was a major factor in cable strength.
>
> maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...able+lubricate
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
MacIntosh wrote:
>
> I also was under the impression that the internal friction between the
> strands was a major factor in cable strength.
>
> maybe way off, but I believed that the cable shouldn't be lubricated.