I just could not stand it. The dogs were hungry, I was hungry and cold but I had to clean up this machine a little bit. And WHAT is that stuff that looks like peanut butter? I tried degreaser, denatured alcohol and finally got out the big guns...kerosene. Even though I had the little space heater on, it was cold in the shop. I put the face plate 'door" on a rag on top of the heater and that helped a whole lot. I am sure warming the sucker up will help. For now, though, I managed with a toothbrush and some kero. I may have to bring this machine into the house to get it warm enough. BUT right now it reeks of kerosene.
The shop does not freeze so I am sure the machine will be fine there. It awaits me....I hope to get back to it on the weekend.
Before. The black stuff at the right end of the spring is congealed oil, I think. It is pretty thick.
The case is a stinky mess and I have already ripped out some of the moldy interior fabric. It needs to bake in the oven to get rid of the mold. But not in my oven....... Maybe I can get a good hot fire going and put it right next to the stove out in the shop......NOt too close.
Yes, you DO have a project there, but just think how happy that machine will be when you are finished with it. Bless your heart. You saved another one!
ReplyDeleteGotta love of :))) Mocha longbed was the first 301 I ever purchased.
ReplyDeleteThese machines are awesome ~ enjoy!
Jae
You were thinking the electrical is a piece of cake compared to the physical act of degreasing that goo.
ReplyDeleteYup
ReplyDeletecar grease, is my bet. i was cleaning a little brother that had it everywhere, and the smell took me back to a car i once owned with a bad ball joint i used to grease every other day...
ReplyDeleteYes, that would make sense.
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