[GreenKeys] M15 type bars stiff

[E.]

I’ve had luck with liberally dousing bars with 5w-20 (if I remember the weight right) full synthetic oil.  With the deterrents in it — which can be both good and bad - seems to loosen up a lot of crud and some corrosion… can almost watch the crud come off.  I haven’t had type bars that were frozen solid per se, but pretty close.  Multiple applications may be needed.

Good luck!


> On Jul 31, 2021, at 3:40 pm, steve bennett via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
>   The type bars on my M15 were froze solid.
> After a lot of soaking in WD40 and force they now move but still very stiff.
> I have the basket out.
> Is further disassembly required? Can I get the bars out of the basket for deeper cleaning?
> Is there a spray that will fix this without taking the bars out of the basket?
> This is rodent damage. Basket had a mouse nest in it.
> 
> -Steve
>  
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