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Thread: Dry Film Lubricants

  1. #1
    Hotcrusader76
    Has anybody used this product with success? I've heard of a few folks trying it but the results weren't covincing. Any opinions.
    http://www.jegs.com/photos/901qs.jpg

  2. #2
    OLDRAT
    Ty,
    Probably is a good product. Most dri-films are moly-disulfide and graphite
    based and compounded into various blends. They have been used on
    aerospace components and other parts that have a high wear or load
    factor to prevent galling, etc. without the mess of conventional fossil
    lubricants
    I have used spray/cure dri-films on piston skirts, gears, throttle shafts
    before with no negative results since I had access to the processes.
    The only caveat is that some of the paste type lubes are very thick
    and do not dissolve quickly which may clog passages, etc.
    Do a Google search on dry-film lubes or dri-film lubes to learn more. A lot
    of it is stocked in the southern California area due to all of the aerospace
    and defense industries. Some even come in pre-packaged aerosol cans
    for both air cure and heat cure.
    My .02
    OR

  3. #3
    Hotcrusader76
    Ty,
    Probably is a good product. Most dri-films are moly-disulfide and graphite
    based and compounded into various blends. They have been used on
    aerospace components and other parts that have a high wear or load
    factor to prevent galling, etc. without the mess of conventional fossil
    lubricants
    I have used spray/cure dri-films on piston skirts, gears, throttle shafts
    before with no negative results since I had access to the processes.
    The only caveat is that some of the paste type lubes are very thick
    and do not dissolve quickly which may clog passages, etc.
    Do a Google search on dry-film lubes or dri-film lubes to learn more. A lot
    of it is stocked in the southern California area due to all of the aerospace
    and defense industries. Some even come in pre-packaged aerosol cans
    for both air cure and heat cure.
    My .02
    OR
    Yes I agree. It should show some gains with respect to better ring sealing. The last two SBC motors I built last month I thought about using the stuff but since I've never tested it I figured I'd hold back. Now since I'm be assembling the BBC motor next weekend I figured I'd try it out since the little jar is sitting on my desk.
    I'll post some pics and results if I can. Too bad I don't have any leakdown results after break-in without the stuff to fairly compare.
    ~Ty

  4. #4
    OLDRAT
    Good luck with your project. We coated a ring and pinion on my NHRA Comp Eliminator car when I raced many years ago, and saw about 200 rpm and about 1-2 mph on the top end (about 9600 engine rpm) and less wear on the
    gear set after 6-8 passes.
    Can't hurt if used sparingly.
    OR

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