I always use a smear of Molycote on O rings , It just makes it easier !
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Hello knowledgeable gang,
I will reseal my FN19 soon. Do I need to put a very small amount of silicone grease/oil on the new O-rings or do I leave them dry?
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I always use a smear of Molycote on O rings , It just makes it easier !
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leave them dry.
I always use the lightest smear of vacuum grease that I can, that is rub a small amount between your fingers and then over the o-ring.
Definately lube them using a very small amount of silicone grease. If you don't, you risk cutting them during installation and also not seating correctly.
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I use Abbey SM50 just the slightest smear
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Lube otherwise they can roll and twist when you slide the front and rear blocks into position.
I've regularly use silicone grease on the o rings for my wife's BSA ULTRA charging probe as it helps prevent air leaking during the charging process and it prevents the o rings perishing - so in short definitely use the silicone grease on o-rings if you want to preserve them/maintain it performance.
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Just a smear of SM 50 on the O rings. The exception for me is in the REG of my HW 100 where one O ring was advised to be left dry.
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Dow Corning MS4. if you leave it long enough to settle you get oil and grease. i worked with it long enough.
the oil that floats to the top will waterproof the bluing better than any shop bought anti waterproof oil.
just a bit of info on molly. did you know the the roll up cabs on lorries use it.
the only thing i can find wrong is the nut on the steering wheel.