Sand inside threads

FatTuna · August 03, 2015, 04:00:16 PM

Aside from blowing out the sand with some compressed air, what do you guys like to do about it when it gets inside of screw holes? I've had to deal with a few reels recently that were loaded with super fine sand. Sometimes it appears that I got it all out only to install a screw and hear that horrible noise. I tried flushing it out too.

Dominick · August 03, 2015, 05:34:36 PM

I on the other hand like that sound.

Seriously I have had success by degreasing the hole then flushing it out. Dominick

FatTuna · August 04, 2015, 09:09:33 PM

Quote from: Dominick on August 03, 2015, 05:34:36 PM
I on the other hand like that sound. Seriously I have had success by degreasing the hole then flushing it out. Dominick

I hope that you were being facetious. It's like nails on a chalkboard.

Thanks for the post. I'll give it a flush out again and see if that does the trick.

Dominick · August 05, 2015, 02:38:38 AM

If you don't degrease it the grit sticks to the grease in the threads. Degrease then flush with any liquid and that should do it. Dominick

FatTuna · August 05, 2015, 02:51:39 AM

Quote from: Dominick on August 05, 2015, 02:38:38 AM
If you don't degrease it the grit sticks to the grease in the threads. Degrease then flush with any liquid and that should do it. Dominick

That makes sense. I'll have some time to work on it tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks

Shark Hunter · August 05, 2015, 03:30:30 AM

Brake Cleaner will do both at the same time.

SoCalAngler · August 05, 2015, 03:39:39 AM

Just be careful if you use brake/carb cleaner if plastic parts will come in contact with the solvent. Some plastics and other stuff like bake-lite can break down with solvents. All metal parts should not be a problem though.

FatTuna · August 05, 2015, 04:24:09 AM

I have a few cans of that stuff left. Sounds like that should do the trick. This one has an all metal frame but I will keep that in mind in the future when working on other models.

Shark Hunter · August 05, 2015, 05:19:01 AM

I've used brake cleaner on all my senator rebuilds. It hasn't harmed any plastic thus far. My Neighbor is a mechanic, so the price is right.

If you really get down with it, it makes your hands super cold. I always wear gloves, but sometimes it gets to be too much.
A nasty plate will clean right up with some brake clean and a tooth brush.
In the winter time, Its a quick clean up of gears and such in the driveway when there is no snow on the ground. It evaporates quickly. Just hold your breath. It Stinks.