Date: 6/17/81 From: Charlie Strom To: All Re: Shugart disk drive lubrication I recently received some valuable info re lubrication of Shugart 8" drives, prompted by intermittant squeaking from a drive! Carefully, spray a small amount of aerosol sili- cone lubricant on the lead screw (without getting it all over the place!) I was amazed at the noise reduction I saw immediately. According to my source, Shugart has done this themselves in spite of no mention in service manuals. It certainly hasn't hurt my drive operation. Don't use a lubricant with any petroleum base... pure silicone (food grade) only! The brand I have is called Sprayway, from Sprayway, Inc., Addison, Ill 60101.