Remote lever sticking

[jinman]

Mike, I realize now as I re-read my post that I was a little abrupt and didn't fully answer your question. I don't know what particular "anti-sieze" compound you are referring to, but I put a thick coating of white lithium grease on the spring, shaft and sprayed the inside of the cover with it too. I used the lithium grease for it's resistance to moisure and the fact that it will stick to surfaces instead of running off. So I guess I could refer to that as "anti-sieze," but I'm not sure if that's what you meant.

The best thing about this whole episode is I'll know exactly where to look and what to do if the remote lever starts to get sticky again. It's a really easy job to do and I can even see myself removing the cover and lubing the spring every 100 hours or so as a planned maintenance action.

Do you have any remote hydraulic valves on your TC-40D? If you do, you may see the same problem develop. I just wish New Holland had used a chrome plated spring because the light rust seems to have formed completely on the spring. I'm just very grateful to TechinNY who shared a tip from his "bag of tricks" with me and solved this problem before it got worse. I've been around these forums for over 3 years and I'm always amazed at how much I learn from the shared experiences here. That's why I'm proud to wear my TBN ball caps and, very soon, my new t-shirts too. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Jim no harm no foul.

I was referring to a product made by Permatex (see attachment) that is sold by Auto Zone. I have used it for years on any part that I want to keep from rusting or galling. The lubricant works in high temperature, heavy pressure and corrosive environments and at temperatures up to 1600°F. It eliminates corrosion, seizing and galling of all parts. You just paint it on and it looks like thick silver grease.

I currently do not have remotes. I plan on having my dealer add two this coming summer. Guess I should have had them installed when I purchased the rig as I am sure they would have been cheaper than as an afterthought.

By the way I too have learned a great deal here at the TBN site. I know I've even picked up a couple of pointers from yourself from time to time. And I too have ordered some of the TBN t-shirts. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif