Lube a spool bearing

[Anjoemara]

Hello forummembers

What is the proper way to clean a spool bearing. I have read: Cleaning in zippo lighter fuel and then blow it dry with dry air and let it dry for a while. Then putting rocket fuel in the bearing. Is this ok. Sorry for poor english.

[alantani]

you have to open the bearings, clean it out with compressed air, then carburator cleaner, then compressed air again.  it really is the best way.  alan

[Alto Mare]

Alan, I would love to see you use this stuff once and let me know what you think.
You can get it at Home Depot for around $6. I've been using it for over a month now and I'm always amazed on how well it works.
All it takes is a little shot  on each side and watch that bearing go. I'll  add one drop of TSI 301 afterward.

[Anjoemara]

you have to open the bearings, clean it out with compressed air, then carburator cleaner, then compressed air again.  it really is the best way.  alan

Thanks a lot Mr Alantani. Very helpfull. I will do that and after the cleaning I lube the bearings with rocket fuel yellow for fishing and tournament for casting on the grass.

[alantani]

found the msds.    it's an organic solvent and a freon propellant.  these are potential neurotoxins.  the risk is minimal, and would only be problem if you inhaled high concentrations for a long time, like teenagers trying to huff it to get high.  

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity/Common Name)
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %
Heptane CAS# 142-82-5 < 75.0%
Ethane 1,1 Difluoro CAS# 75-37-6 < 35.0%
Hazard Ratings: Health – 1 Fire – 3 Reactivity – 0 Other – 0
(N/K = Not Known N/E = Not Established N/A = Not Applicable)
Section III: Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point (of conc.): N/E Melting Point: N/A
Specific Gravity (of conc.): 0.72
Vapor Pressure of Container (psig @ 70F): 80-90
(Internal pressure will increase with temperature.)
Vapor Density (AIR=1): > 1 Evaporation Rate (H2O=1): > 1
Solubility in Water: Complete
Appearance and

[Bryan Young]

I like the label..."cordless" tool cleaner.

[alantani]

yeah, i was going to let that one slide...... 

[Alto Mare]

I like the label..."cordless" tool cleaner.

Bryan, bearings don't come with a cord .
Give it a shot.... you'll see what I'm talking about.

[Anjoemara]

What is the best way to remove the protection shield from the bearing?

[kamuwela]

dental pic's  work fine. look at the opening on the retaining ring.

[Bryan Young]

If no retainer ring, you have to pry it out.  I have some dental picks that I file down to a sharp, think point and push through the metal shield and pry up.

[Anjoemara]

Thanks a lot for the answers. I understand!

[Alto Mare]

Try these.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1971.msg10129#msg10129