[R-390] Benchmark - R390A odd-ball cleaning and lubrication

Barry Williams ba.williams at charter.net
Thu Feb 3 21:21:14 EST 2011


On 2/3/11 3:47 PM, Richard wrote:
> Once upon I time I had an article published in the 1998 Summer-Fall
> Hollow State Newsletter on R-390A cleaning and lubrication.  That was
> before this mail reflector was running full tilt and the collective
> wisdom prevailed.
> I
> cleaned everything with Hoppe's #9 Solvent and lubricated with Hoppe's
> Gun Oil and Gun Grease.   After reassembly the KC change know would spin
> with a little finger.
>
> 73 de Richard W5SRB

The list was full tilt in 1998. We have lost some of the more 
knowledgeable members, and picked up a few. Many members from back then 
are still subbed.

Hoppe's #9 is a great cleaner and degunker. It works good on small 
engines too. It is pretty much aluminum safe.


Barry


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