What To Spray Inside Ignition.

[atsah]

What is the best lubricant to use on the inside of the ignition? I have on hand.

Remington dry lube for firearms.
Silicone spray.
WD-40.
White lithium grease.

Opinions??

 

[jaxs]

"Inside ignition"could mean different places and type ignitions. Be more specific.

 

[atsah]

"Inside ignition"could mean different places and type ignitions. Be more specific.

Tractor ignition with accessory, glow plug and start. Inside the keyhole..

 

[jonsstihl]

I don't know what remington dry lube is but if it is dry logically it would make less of a mess.

I have used silicone spray lube in my cars ignition switch.

 

[bigtiller]

My first choice would be powered graphite in a puffer tube.
Second, any type of dry lube in a spray can.

 

[/pine]

My first choice would be powered graphite in a puffer tube.
Second, any type of dry lube in a spray can.

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Graphite is a conductor not sure it is the best thing for an electrical switch ??

 

[atsah]

I think it's abrasive as well. They do use it but I'm thinking maybe the dry lube would be best so it doesn't get gummed up in the near future?

 

[HillStreet]

Of all the lubes I have I use WD40 the most on this type of application.

 

[bigtiller]

Graphite is a conductor not sure it is the best thing for an electrical switch ??

I think it's abrasive as well. They do use it but I'm thinking maybe the dry lube would be best so it doesn't get gummed up in the near future?

I thought we were talking about a keyed ignition switch, not an electrical switch. The graphite is puffed into the key slot. It is what the product was made for.

 

[TractorGuy]

If/When I spray and ignition switch I use WD-40. Used it on my JD switch when it was starting to fail but ended up eventually replacing the switch. Have also used it on a Craftsman mower the dirt dabbers kept clogging up.