[TheForge] Gotta froze-up Champion blower

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I have used PB blaster from the auto parts store. I spray and saturate the blower several times over a few days until things start coming loose.
Rob
---- Grover Richardson <grover.richardson at gtri.gatech.edu> wrote: 
> I broke loose an old 32 Buick by squirting in WD-40, putting it in second
> gear, and rocking it back and forth.  Repeat daily for about a week.  Works.
> 
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Childers
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 8:32 AM
> To: 'Sponsored by ABANA'
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] Gotta froze-up Champion blower
> 
> Champion 400? #1: Don't try to pry or wedge the brass gear. Also, the fan
> blades are riveted to a cast blade mount- don't beat on them. Try cleaning
> with mineral spirits or other solvent. Loosen the rear bearing keeper and
> try gently tapping the crank and working back and forth. The bearings are
> all different. The bearings in the rear are 1/4" balls, available @ Miller
> Bearings in sacks of 100 for about $10. There are some bronze bushings and
> some caged bearings. I'm told the bearings out of an old Schwin bicycle will
> work for some of the bearings. I don't have the patience to mess with it. I
> think my 400 would make a good target for my Ruger Redhawk 44 magnum.....
> 
> Ron Childers
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lou Polsinelli
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 7:36 AM
> To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [TheForge] Gotta froze-up Champion blower
> 
> Hi folks:
> I've acquired a champion that's froze up.  Assuming it's just gunked up 
> inside, is there an alternative to taking it apart .  If I do have to 
> take it apart, any hints as to what to do or what not to do?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
> 
> --Lou P.
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