screwed up,again

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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yesterday I videoed a install I did on a p2k gp unit and noted a clicking sound ,gears again . so I opened up and changed out today but clicking still there ,opened back up and found metal chips in the gears box’s, I guess using a shop vac and masking tape while doing some minor dremel work on the frameweight was NOT a good idea to save a bit a time,rather than disassembling .now I get to take it completely apart [banghead]

So the pcs are non magnetic and very small , would soaking in alcohol and a fine brush be the ticket after full disassembly of gear pods ? since its non magnetic it shouldn’t get in the bushes or would it ?

help thanks Jerry

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Jerry,

Mineral spirits would be better than alcohol. I would flush/rinse/swish everything afterward in alcohol though. [Edit: I agree with the canned air comment below]

Tom

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Use canned AIR to blow out the small pieces.

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Hot soapy water and a rinse will do just fine.

Pete

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hot soapy water ,I guess as long as it cuts the lube that is holding the particles ,yes ,of coarse make sure its dry before assembly ,I like it , no smell…Jerry

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Hot soapy water and a toothbrush to scrub off the grease. I would not use anything stronger for risk of damaging the plastic.

–Randy