04-24-2015, 10:51 AM
(04-25-2014, 03:50 AM)Highpower Wrote:(04-22-2014, 11:29 AM)JScott Wrote: ........
Now, my question is, what can I do with it? I have not tried to force it other than trying to turn it by hand. My first idea is to soak it in a penetrating oil such as automatic transmission fluid for a few weeks to see if that will help to free it up. I'm looking for suggestions to rehabilitate this mic although I don't know if it will still have precision if I do get it turning again.
Thanks in advance for the advice and help I know is coming.
Do you by chance own, or have access to an ultrasonic cleaner? Warm water and Simple Green could work wonders on any dried up oil and the vibration just might work loose a stuck spindle lock. I would try that before any electrolysis. JMHO.
This is exactly what I thought of when reading the thread. The others are correct in that reverse electrolysis will not work due to the need for line of sight and it will not be possible to get the electrolyte solution between the threads.
The little ultrasonic units are fairly cheap and you could fill it with the acetone/brake fluid mix and leave it work overnight. Just have it where it will not be exposed to heat/flame/ etc.