[TheForge] Gotta froze-up Champion blower

[rfertner at cox.net]

In case you're not familiar with PB Blaster :
PB Blaster is a powerful, concentrated penetrant frees rusted or frozen parts by releasing the surface tension that causes parts to stick. Lubricates to protect against future rust and corrosion.
Got that off the web. :-) Anyway, a 12 oz. spray can runs about $7 to $8.
Rob
---- rfertner at cox.net wrote: 
> 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.
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [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-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [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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