New Flex 3401 - Anything I need todo before first use?

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Hi Guys,

I'm excited - the Fedex man dropped off my new (and first) kit this morning. I will open it all up and post up a pic of the stuff I got tonight :)

Firstly - A massive thanks to Autogeek for getting it all together, there were some problems (LC Pads out of stock) but AG pulled through in the end - also they honoured the 15% off (shopping cart screwed up, and I just thought it was meant to be) which they didn't have to.

Anywho - Obviously I will read the manual first, but is there anything I should do to the flex (lube? tighten things? run-in??) before I get down to business?

Cheers
D.
 
Oil the felt ring then make sure the BP is held in place firmly.
 
tephra said:
Hi Guys,

I'm excited - the Fedex man dropped off my new (and first) kit this morning. I will open it all up and post up a pic of the stuff I got tonight :)

Firstly - A massive thanks to Autogeek for getting it all together, there were some problems (LC Pads out of stock) but AG pulled through in the end - also they honoured the 15% off (shopping cart screwed up, and I just thought it was meant to be) which they didn't have to.

Anywho - Obviously I will read the manual first, but is there anything I should do to the flex (lube? tighten things? run-in??) before I get down to business?

Cheers
D.
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Lube the felt ring and tighten the backing plate. Have fun.
 
Like they said! Congrats on the flex! You'll love it!
 
thanks :)

what sort of oil/lube for the felt ring guys?
 
Air tool oil


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perfect picture :)

is air tool oil like sewing machine oil - and no i have never used a sewing machine but i know where to buy the oil :P
 
I need to lube my felt ring. I figure I'll use some paintball gun oil. It's just air tool oil for the most part anyway.
 
ahh ok - thanks..

yeah it sounds like its just a lubrication rather than specific gear type oil requirement.

lithium grease might be a good way to go, excess oil might run onto the pads/car etc...
 
My 3401 should be here today, and I will be lubing the felt on it as soon as it gets here, and I was wondering if any one has used Super Lube Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease? It also repels dirt.

I was also thinking about adding some to the gears.


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FROM THEIR WEBSITE said:
Super Lube® Grease is a patented synthetic NLGI grade 2 heavy-duty, multipurpose lubricant with PTFE. Synthetic base fluids and the addition of PTFE micro powders combine to form a premium lubricant that provides longer life protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion. Machinery lasts longer, downtime is reduced, and productivity is increased. Super Lube® is compatible with most other lubricants and will not run, drip, evaporate or form gummy deposits, and will not melt or separate.

Super Lube® is Food Grade, rated H-1 by the USDA and NSF for incidental food contact. It is an excellent Dielectric and operates over a temperature range from -45° to 450° F
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ROMEO said:
My 3401 should be here today.
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Congratulations!


ROMEO said:
I was also thinking about adding some to the gears.
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Looks like great stuff and would probably be great but their is a small chance it will do damage if it doesn't mix well with the type of lubrication already down there. For me personally I would consult your manual or Flex to be safe.
 
I just took a look at the gears and felt and they are completely dry...
 
I got my air tool oil at the local walmart supercenter. It was back there with the paint guns and air compressors. It came in at a whopping $2 give or take a few pennies
 
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