Noisy MDV

[Derek_Stewart]

Hi

Not sure it WD40 is the best lubricant, it may work.

Maybe a thin lubricating oil like 3-in-one or maybe Deoxit contact clubricant.

[Pr0f]

The DeOxit is an excellent contact cleaner and lubricant for contacts - but not the best choice for general lubricating. As you said Derek - a good "light oil" is what's needed, but I think 3-in-1 may be too much even. Generally lubricants intended for watches / sewing machines etc would be ideal, as long as they are low residue and don't have tendencies to thicken over time. The environment of a microdrive motor is not particularly stressful heat wise or moisture wise (you would have other issues in your house if it was!), but the motor is subject to dust ingress over time, and the mechanism of the Microdrive means stops and starts.

[t0nyt]

Just to say, I've ended up using a watch makers lubricant (via a syringe) just lightly introduced around the top spindle and it seems to work a treat

The MDV I've been modifying (diode) was very noisy, but now whisper quite

I guess time will tell if the oil I used was the right choice