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Penetrating Oil ?

EK Ed KellyOGR Forum Member

Hi All,

I purchased several of the last run of Sunset F-7's.  I test ran them, changed the address to the long address and then put them away until I had more of the RR built.  Last week, I took an AB set out to give it a run.  The motor turned and the body shook but it did not run.  I think the problem is solidified gear grease in the journals.

Is there a penetrating oil that would dissolve the grease but not hurt any of the plastic in the area of the journal?

Am I looking for a penetrating oil or something else?  Am I right in thinking that the problem is the grease or is it something else?

I would appreciate any guidance to solve this problem.

I have two more weeks of work on this section of the RR before I can tackle this problem.  Just enough time to order what I need and have it arrive in time to use it.

Thanks,

Ed

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S StudeDudeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

CRC Contact Cleaner that is safe for plastics has always helped me get old, solidified oil and grease out of any number of items. It is a regularly stocked item in our local hardware and big box stores ad is usually readily available.

Try to remove any/all old grease and oil residue then re-lube. Just adding a penetrating oil without cleaning out the old gunk is, in my book, just adding fuel to the fire so to speak.

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