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NeXuS - 30 Nov 2005 11:20 GMT

I'm looking at cleaning and rebuilding the gearboxes and diffs, what's the
best way of cleaning them?

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kenji - 30 Nov 2005 15:03 GMT

> I'm looking at cleaning and rebuilding the gearboxes and diffs, what's the
> best way of cleaning them?
>
> Paggle

I dismantle them, use motor spray and a small brush, dry them with a
cloth. Make sure to use the proper lubricants when rebuilding, as called
for in the manual.

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NeXuS - 04 Dec 2005 11:29 GMT

>> I'm looking at cleaning and rebuilding the gearboxes and diffs, what's
>> the
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> cloth. Make sure to use the proper lubricants when rebuilding, as called
> for in the manual.

Would WAD do?

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Stephan Brunet - 30 Nov 2005 22:30 GMT

> I'm looking at cleaning and rebuilding the gearboxes and diffs, what's the
> best way of cleaning them?
>
> Paggle

I have actually put large parts (Gear Cases)in my dishwasher on the top
rack. Works like a charm. Gets rid of all the old grease and crap. Comes
out almost New.

Just make sure there are no little parts or rubber still attached.

Steph

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Richard - 01 Dec 2005 08:06 GMT

> > I'm looking at cleaning and rebuilding the gearboxes and diffs, what's the
> > best way of cleaning them?
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>
> Steph

You just have to be carefull with plastic parts and dishwashers that have a
heating element inside instead of those that use hot water from a tap.

You also gotta watch out for your mother/wife with this one too, always ask
their permission first. :-)

I use a ultrasonic jewelery cleaner for all my parts (because it belongs to
me and I wont get into trouble) with warm soapy water mixed with either
methylated spirits (denture alcohol) or amonia and dry them off with
compressed air.

Cheers
Richard

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Stephan Brunet - 01 Dec 2005 21:45 GMT

> You just have to be carefull with plastic parts and dishwashers that have a
> heating element inside instead of those that use hot water from a tap.
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> Cheers
> Richard

Also, a way of cleaning small parts very nicely is with a Vibration Tumbler.
http://www.pinrestore.com/Tumblers.html (Probably Find them on ebay too)

They use these to clean Pinball parts and balls. Really polishes and
shines things up without doing any damage. The only drawback I can think
of is they are rather slow.

Steph

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NeXuS - 02 Dec 2005 10:34 GMT

>> You just have to be carefull with plastic parts and dishwashers that have
>> a
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>
> Steph

Tbh, I think I'll stick to a toothbrush and a bit of elbow grease. ;)

Paggle

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