ebinmaine 68,346 #1 Posted January 25, 2020 Looks like the part of the shift mechanism that slides up and down is made of some sort of plastic. I don't want to harm it. What should I use for lubrication? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,481 #2 Posted January 25, 2020 When I rebuilt mine, I didn't use any lube on that block, I kinda figured it would be better off with some drag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,346 #3 Posted January 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, rjg854 said: When I rebuilt mine, I didn't use any lube on that block, I kinda figured it would be better off with some drag. Right now it's a bit mucked up. It may have a bit too much drag.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,868 #4 Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Normally there is no lube. However just to get it running you could try some WD-40 or similar. if it is hard to move the motion control lever the more likely issue is the cone just beyond the big spring in your picture. You do NOT lubricat that you take it out clean it up and reinstall. Edited January 25, 2020 by pfrederi 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,481 #5 Posted January 25, 2020 In reverse it will hold wherever I put the handle for what speed I want to run at, but in forward it wants to always go full forward, unless I hold the speed control handle in place. So that's why I didn't feel it needs lubrication. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
