Lube for Shadetree top?

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Chuck
I picked up a used Shadtree rest top. I tore it appart to fit a different sized post and the internals needed to be cleaned since there was some dirt inside. The lube that was inside was a silver color, almost looked like anti seize. Well, it was pretty dry. What lubes out there work well for the internals?

I assume the one I have is an older top since there were not any supporting springs inside. Is this a revise that I can get upgraded?
 
To expand on John's reply, there are instructions on the Shadetree website: Rest Top

Mine also had what appeared to be anti-seize as a lubricant. After a few years, the movement became increasingly sticky so I disassembled and cleaned everything and used wheel bearing grease when reassembling it. That solved the stickyness problem and I think the movement is smoother than when new.

Jerry
 
I use teflon fluoropolymer grease. It's manufactured by "Finish Line" and can be found at bicycle shops. I'm a bike rider and I use this on my wheel hubs. I have a Shadetree top and read Butch's instructions. He recomends a synthetic lubricant.
 
tatco said:
I use teflon fluoropolymer grease. It's manufactured by "Finish Line" and can be found at bicycle shops. I'm a bike rider and I use this on my wheel hubs. I have a Shadetree top and read Butch's instructions. He recomends a synthetic lubricant.
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Thanks for being specific..."synthetic cream lubricant" is pretty general. I'll see if I can find any local.

Also, there is what appears to be 2 strips of tape on one of the internal plates. What type of tape is this?
 
That would be a good question for Butch Lambert. Maybe he will see this thread soon. By the look of it, I'd guess it's UHMW polyethelene.
 
i think its teflon similar if not the same as stock tape
 
Just back from a match in Arkansas. Use either UHMW or teflon stock tape. Only replace if necessary. We like synthetic bicycle wheel bearing grease. Anti seize is gritty.
 
Butch...thanks for taking the time to answer the questions! I have one more....what size are the cap screws used to fasten the bag? I need 1/4" longer screws.
 
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