"Stephan Goldstein" wrote in message
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On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:49:37 -0600, John J wrote:

First, remove it and clean the bearing surfaces.


I assume, then, that you mean by removing the four visible screws?
The removal method was the essence of my question.

DO NOT USE graphite lube because it has a tendency to invade everything
to make your life miserable!


Excellent point, thanks for the reminder.

To reply by email please delete the obvious FOOD item in
my posting address.

If you do not come back here, then you are not participating.


I didn't say I wouldn't come back, but in my Usenet experience
since the early 1990s, some people prefer to reply privately, or
to send email in addition to posting. An email sent is not an email
received, ditto for Usenet posts. Redundancy improves reliability.

Take your unit apart. Clean it with a toothbrush and mild abrasive such
as baking soda.

Then come on back.

Some kerosene on a cotton bud can work for stubborn dry old grease. Wipe off
and lube with a mere wipe of Vaseline. Again a cotton bud can prove good.
You will be surprised just how freer the movements will become with this
treatment.

Don't bee too afraid of disassembly. These old machines are pretty basic and
straight forward in their design. Just be careful that screw drivers fit
neatly in the slot to avoid slipping and butchery. Those small sets of
?jewelers? (or pretend jewelers) driver sets can prove valuable. And finally
there is no need to screw the hell out of these fine screws upon reassembly.