I just picked one up off Flea Bay in pretty good shape. I think if I get the old grease out, I'm good to go.
Probably will stop disassembly at the pinion.
Thinking I'll rinse it out with some WD-40 and re-grease?
Opinions? Experiences?
I see I've posted in the wrong forum. Mods - feel free to move.
I am not at all familiar with these. But if it's full of old grease, why stop disassembly at the pinion? WD40 works but I like charcoal lighter fluid better.
Jason, may want to stop at pinion because it's an open BB
like REALLY OPEN... search AT(Midway post?) for phrase "loose balls" (dozens ::) )
Balvar, try Dawn 3X/4X... WD breaks down grease
ESPECIALLY NOT recommended for your intended partial service
unless you rinse/dry FOREVER, to get any WD residue completely out
water, alcohol, etc. -- any -ketone solvents like acetone will strip paint & melt plastic
if you need stronger solvent, wait for Tom or Fred to recommend something safe
I'm not a WD40 fan, I would never use it for anything. If you opt not to take it all the way down then give it a good cleansing with mineral spirits, or Original White Goop and a small brush or toothbrush after you've scraped all of the grease out with a tiny screwdriver or toothpick. Then give it a thorough wash with warm water & dawn and dry it well with compressed air. Be carefull not to lose any balls! :o
As Phil said, acetone & lacquer thinner will eat the paint & melt plastic, but mineral spirits & Original White Goop are safe.
or shims, cheers don.