Lubricating TV antenna
Okay, guys, can somebody tell me in plain English how to lube a Winegard tv antenna on a camper? I have read the Winegard directions over and over again, but just don't get it. Thanks in advance.
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- Yeah, the Winegard instructions are about as clear as mud. I've even emailed them for clarification. The instructions DavidP gave are what you need to do. Be careful when removing the plastic nut. Though I don't know how, I've heard you can somehow get everything out of alignment when you take it off. Just remove it, spray it up the replace it. After spraying the rest, put the antenna up and down to work in the silicone lubricant.
- Remove small plug on swivel and use silicone spray turning the antenna a few times while spraying. Don't use too much or it will run onto roof. Remove top plug/plastic nut and spray the worm gear. Use a liberal amount. This will work its way down to the o ring that seals the shaft. You can also remove the shaft by taking out the pins and inside handle and dial. The shaft can then be removed from the top. IMO that is not necessary and the spray will work down to the rubber o ring. Use silicone on the gears as well accessible from up top. Just give them a few shots. That's it.
- Winegard Instructions worked fine for me ... perhaps this YouTube video on the subject would help.
