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dvanlanen
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 Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:03 am Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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I previously bought some used #20 (black) clecos for my project. As I am now using them, I noticed that a few of them are a little rusty and don’t work very smoothly. Can I soak them in WD-40 to refurbish them? Would this cause any issues with the aluminum when using them? Or does someone have a better idea (other than tossing them)?
Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen
Madison, WI
601XL – Stabilizer
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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Dave:
If WD-40 causes problems with aluminum I'm in deep trouble! Seriously, I spray the "sticky" ones with the stuff and they work fine.
George
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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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Dave, I had a problem with NEW clecoes: some of them (all A4s) would not retract properly. Several listers suggested soaking them in oil overnight. I soaked them for weeks. They are still in oil and still don't work. I suggest that you just toss them.
Jay in Dallas
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"Dave VanLanen" <davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
| Quote: | I previously bought some used #20 (black) clecos for my project. As I am
now using them, I noticed that a few of them are a little rusty and don't
work very smoothly. Can I soak them in WD-40 to refurbish them? Would this
cause any issues with the aluminum when using them? Or does someone have a
better idea (other than tossing them)?
Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen
Madison, WI
601XL - Stabilizer
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brothapig(at)HOTMAIL.COM
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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I got a set of used clecoes myself, and I used that "3-in-1" household oil. I put a couple of drops on the nose of the cleco while I had it extended with cleco pliers. The oil wicked into the inside, and I kept working them back and forth with the pliers. Most of them loosened up and I can use them. The rest I tossed. For me it was better than tossing the whole bunch. I do occasionally get oil on my parts, but I just wipe it up.
Ryan Vechinski
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
701-starting wings
> Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 15:37:49 -0500
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Dave, I had a problem with NEW clecoes: some of them (all A4s) would not retract properly. Several listers suggested soaking them in oil overnight. I soaked them for weeks. They are still in oil and still don't work. I suggest that you just toss them.
Jay in Dallas
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"Dave VanLanen" <davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>I previously bought some used #20 (black) clecos for my project. As I am
>now using them, I noticed that a few of them are a little rusty and don't
>work very smoothly. Can I soak them in WD-40 to refurbish them? Would this
>cause any issues with the aluminum when using them? Or does someone have a
>better idea (other than tossing them)?
>
>Thanks,
>Dave Van Lanen
>Madison, WI
>601XL - Stabilizer
>
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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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When I get oil on my parts, I just relax and enjoy it.
Ed
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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LOL, it would sure be boring around here without Ed!
Edward Moody II <dredmoody(at)cox.net> wrote:[quote] P { PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px } BODY { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma } When I get oil on my parts, I just relax and enjoy it.
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Dabusmith(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: Refurbishing Used Clecos |
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>I previously bought some used #20 (black) clecos for my project. Can I soak them in WD-40 to refurbish them?
Dave
If you plan to paint your aircraft you might consider an oil based penetrant. Any silicone on your plane might be trouble when you start prepping for paint. Besides, I have had WD-40 turn to varnish and become sticky over time.
Dave Smith
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