[Boatanchors] Seized shaft

[Drew P.]

Richard Knoppow wrote:

    "I have a 606A manual, which came from an on-line source
that has a drawing of the bandswitch detent mechanism and
good mechanical assembly drawings in the back. I suggest
soaking the shaft in a good bolt remover (forgotten a common
term here). Not WD-40 but one of the good ones. The stuff
made by Kano has a very good reptation. Someone on the list
will remember the names.  Let it work for a few days if
necessary.  Its likely the shaft is galled and stuck in the
journal."

Once the shaft is freed, remove as much of the penetrating oil as possible and then lubricate with a good quality oil.  Penetrating oil will gum up in a month or so and will lock the mechanism solid.

Drew