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06-10-2022, 08:37 AM #1
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Maintaining 6-pt landing gear?
I've got the usual 6 pt leveling system on my Solitude. What should I be doing for the legs in terms of maintenance?
ie, clean them with what? Spray them with what kind of lube? How often? I've read conflicting ideas!
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06-10-2022, 08:49 AM #2
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Keep the shafts clean and dry. Any moisture and/or oil on the shafts will attract dirt, grit, sand, etc., all of which are seal killers. Cycle them periodically to keep the seals pliable, and lubricated. You could construct a seal wiper if you were so inclined. You could check with your hand for any nicks or abrasions on the shaft surfaces. Not really much maintenance involved. The shafts are hard-chrome plated and will not rust unless the chrome surface is damaged. If you have the shafts exposed to salt air, or salt water, some extra cleaning couldn't hurt.
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06-10-2022, 09:31 AM #3
A silicone spray lube after wiping down. That’s what I used to do with my class a. Wipe clean then a very light spray
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06-10-2022, 01:05 PM #4
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I wipe mine every retract, a quick spray with Zep 45 & wipe every other. Still just had one replace 'cause it leaked. If they start popping on you put some fork oil in it.
Not much more you can do.Paul, Sue & Wonder Dog Zane
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06-10-2022, 02:57 PM #5
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06-19-2022, 08:10 AM #6
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I have used either ATF or motorcycle fork oil for the last nine years on the six point hyd system cylinders... I wipe them down with a light coat of fluid everytime I get ready to retract them...
This cleans off the dust and grit and keeps the external wiper seal clean and pliable... Silicone dry film spray is useless... Lippert has gone back and forth on what to use several times and now suggests using spray with PTFE or ATF fluid...
If you don't operate the system occasionally that is also not good for the Hydac valves, cylinder seals, and pump and motor
Anyone care to suggest a good...
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