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

[Cecil Acuff]

Can't be any worse than carburator cleaner...that's what I use for the tough 
spots......

Cecil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Williams" <ba.williams at charter.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Benchmark - R390A odd-ball cleaning and lubrication


> 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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