Date:         Sat, 5 Jul 2014 13:22:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2014070512271289@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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> Our AFMs are big and heavy and move around like crazy.  The wiper was
> designed to run dry (I believe.  I don't think there's lubrication embedded
> in the track other than it being graphitish).  But the shaft certainly
> needs lubrication.
>
> Been much too long since I've been inside one to say anything specific, so
> it's just a heads-up.
>
> Yrs,
> David


David,

Thanks for the information---seems my whole life is a learning process.  My
posting was not clear since what I did was to use the CRC MAF cleaner to
clean the big flapper and the inside body around the flapper with the AFM's
not attached to the filter housing.  The CRC product said it was safe on
plastic and sensitive equipment and it was very fast drying.   I did not
open the sealed AFM mechanism especially since the 3 AFMs all tested fine.
 Had one been erratic, I probably would opened it up so I could learn more
about these things.

Now, time to go for a ride on a beautiful day in Virginia,

Harold

Harold Teer
1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
Harrisonburg, VA