sure sounds like WD-40. ( it's the factory dope on CRC 226 , that link
above . )
why is there 'automatic' criticism or low opinion of WD-40 ?
WD-40 has never failed me in any way, ever.
I have never seen a case where applying WD-40 to something didn't help it.
I have never seen a case where applying WD-40 to something didn't help it.
Scott
----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Monday, October 31, 2011 9:08 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tacho Change Over
Read the label on the can.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: plander@optusnet.com.au
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:59:15 +1100
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tacho Change Over
Advertising never lies.
What would it fix?
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> CRC226 on the connectors! I did not suggest WD40!
> Those interested, google the specs/uses on CRC226.
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> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: plander@optusnet.com.au
> Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 07:32:07 +1100
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Tacho Change Over
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