Re: [CR]Dumb question: Record dust covers?

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Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:32:59 -0600
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Dumb question: Record dust covers?
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From: "John Thompson" <johndthompson@gmail.com>


Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> I need to repack the bearings in a pair of old Record high flange hubs.
> Here is the dumb question: how do I get everything clean? I have often
> popped out the dust covers on other hubs then pushed them back in when
> done, but these don't really seem like they want to come out and I don't
> want to mess anyhing up. Do I just get an old sock and clean things out
> as best I can?

An old toothbrush dipped in solvent works well, followed by a cotton ball wiped around the race (use a pencil if your finger won't fit). Allow to dry well (or blow out solvent with compressed air) before repacking.

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John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA