Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by HH56 On 2008/8/28 16:46:53

On the outside, use anything you're comfortable with--just put rags or something so anything liquid doesn't run inside.

I'd use sandpaper on things inside just because it's so easy for a wire brush to slip and possibly damage something. 2-300 on field poles and 4-600 on commutator and brush ends. Be gentle with brushes as they can break or wire can pull out. On commutator after the sandpaper bit, you can use contact cleaner or alcohol. If alcohol, then blow it dry.

PB is OK on brush holders--just be sparing and not saturate the brushes or they will smoke a bit as it burns off. Then a drop of motor oil on hinges. As to lubrication, the worm end is already taken care of and the brush end can be motor oil or white grease. Look and see if there is an oil cap or just an end plate. Remove that plate and see if there is a felt. If felt, then put a few drops of oil on it but don't get so much that it drips out.