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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 04:20:47 GMT
From: MikeHunt2nopsamcity.com
Subject: Re: Does anyone use synthetic oils?
I think they use K-Y jelly.
Bruce Bergman wrote:
>
> On Mon, 5 Nov 2001 21:37:51 -0000, "Huw"
> <huw.williamsnospamnopsamline.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Eric Dreher" >
> >> As far as Mobil 1 being used in the shuttle, I suspect there are
> >> items other than the engine that need to be lubricated.
> >
> >Like the door hinges LOL
> >
> >Huw
>
> Actually, it's rather important that the Shuttle's cargo bay doors
> open in space (because that's where the radiators are) and close
> before de-orbiting and landing back on Terra Firma (because they'd
> screw up the aerodynamics something fierce, and the thing already has
> the glide rate of a brick with the doors closed).
>
> If the doors stick - either way - they're in /BIG/ trouble, so
> making sure they don't is A Good Thing. And they probably use a
> synthetic grease for low-speed things like hinges.
>
> --<< Bruce >>--
>
> PS: This is cross-possted to heck and back, and surprisingly
> everyone's still remaining civil. At the risk of jinxing it, I'd like
> to thank everyone for their tolerance. ;-)
> (And don't go starting a flame-fest just to prove me wrong...)
> --
> Bruce L. Bergman Return to Main Index
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