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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
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Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3:03:51 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob I assume you mean a ball bearing...if sealed, pop the seals off and soak in fuel oil, brush, and blow-out the bear. Don't spin it dry with air! Re-pack and replace the seals. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On 10/4/2015 1:03 PM, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Is the race actually *visible*? Many bearings are *sealed*. Consider simply replacing the bearing? (what's it in?) |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3:03:51 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob If they're open bearings try brake cleaner and or kerosene. Use a parts cleaning brush with long enough bristles to get down into the bearing and if the bearings are small, an old toothbrush will work. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Greasy Monster |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob Try using a detergent solution soak . Grease is oil and soap , if all the oil is gone you're left with the hard chunks of soap that it was emulsified with . You might try using an ultrasonic cleaner , but on low power . Some believe the ultrasonic waves cause damage to the bearing elements and races .. I don't know , I have no experience with ultrasonic units . -- Snag |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:25:22 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3:03:51 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob If they're open bearings try brake cleaner and or kerosene. Use a parts cleaning brush with long enough bristles to get down into the bearing and if the bearings are small, an old toothbrush will work. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Greasy Monster +1 on the brake cleaner or even some gasoline. That is assuming the bearing is separate from the motor and no issue of getting stuff in the windings, etc. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:07:21 PM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote:
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:25:22 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote: On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3:03:51 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob If they're open bearings try brake cleaner and or kerosene. Use a parts cleaning brush with long enough bristles to get down into the bearing and if the bearings are small, an old toothbrush will work. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Greasy Monster +1 on the brake cleaner or even some gasoline. That is assuming the bearing is separate from the motor and no issue of getting stuff in the windings, etc. In the past, I've used Electro-Wash from Chemtronics. It's been reformulated to protect the cute little ozones but it won't damage the insulation of the windings in an armature. It's available from electrical, electronic supply houses and industrial supply houses. ^_^ https://www.chemtronics.com/d-30-electro-wash.aspx [8~{} Uncle Dirty Monster |
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From OP: Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
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Thanks for help. What a terrific Group. Should have mentioned: The "Brg. is a Bushing/sleeve. Bob ----------------------------- On 10/4/2015 4:03 PM, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
Don Y wrote:
On 10/4/2015 1:03 PM, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Is the race actually *visible*? Many bearings are *sealed*. Consider simply replacing the bearing? (what's it in?) Ditto, for all the trouble cleaning it and not a guarantee it'll last. I'd just get new set of bearigs. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sun, 4 Oct 2015 16:03:38 -0400, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Pull the bearing from the armature shaft. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Clean what you can on the bearing, no? |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sun, 4 Oct 2015 17:20:33 -0600, Tony Hwang
wrote: Ditto, for all the trouble cleaning it and not a guarantee it'll last. I'd just get new set of bearigs. .... but , But -- BUT! No bearing getter at a store in the _swamp "_ I did take a turn for ****ing in a radiator stuck in the swamp. GRIN |
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From OP: Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:50:01 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote:
Hi, Thanks for help. What a terrific Group. Should have mentioned: The "Brg. is a Bushing/sleeve. Bob ----------------------------- On 10/4/2015 4:03 PM, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob The sleeve bearings are in the end housings of the motor? If so, the bearings could be porous bronze and are meant to be oiled from an oil soaked felt reservoir. Use something like 3-In-One oil or turbine oil and a tooth brush to clean the bronze bearings and soak the felt with oil. You don't want to soak the felt with cleaner unless you can remove it and squeeze the cleaner out of it then soak it with oil. Penetrating oil will also do a good job of cleaning and lubing. You can always post a picture to an image sharing site then put a link to it in your next post so everyone can see what you have. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Bearing Monster |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
"Bob" wrote in message ... Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Do a search for Ed's Red. It is a gun cleaning mix of something like kerosene, auto transmission fluid, varsal, and acetone. Just an equal mix of kerosene and ATF usually works well for clening. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 1:03:51 PM UTC-7, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob Mineral spirits. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On 10/4/2015 4:03 PM, Bob wrote:
Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob Well, gasoline should ought have done the job. I've also used spray can brake cleaner from the auto parts store. Kerosene or diesel fuel are hydrocarbon, but don't evaporate as fast as gasoline. Small chance that acetone (nail polish remover) might work. - .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
On 10/4/2015 5:25 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
If they're open bearings try brake cleaner and or kerosene. Use a parts cleaning brush with long enough bristles to get down into the bearing and if the bearings are small, an old toothbrush will work. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Greasy Monster Sigh. You'll think I'm lying if I write that my answer was BEFORE reading this. After the bearings are freed up, ND30 oil or Zoom Spout Turbine Oil might work for lube. - .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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Cleaning Gunk From Bearings: What To Use ?
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On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 1:03:51 PM UTC-7, Bob wrote: Hello, Trying to get the gunk and dried up grease out of motor bearings. Unit is eons old, and armature won't turn easily anymore. Tried Liquid Wrench, and also soaking in gasoline. Neither seems to dissolve the stuff. Anything better ? Thanks, Bob Mineral spirits. Mix in some lacquer thinner. Greg |
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