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Arnie

08-20-2003 08:43:34




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what is a good cleaner for roller chain like # 35 etc.? and a good way to relub it




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Ed MacLaren

08-22-2003 16:38:31




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 Re: roller chain in reply to Arnie, 08-20-2003 08:43:34  
When I used to race Karts, we would heat light grease in a pan over an old hotplate, until it was liquid. We would soak the chain in it for 10 minutes, and hang it up to drip dry. Never had any chain problems.

I use chainsaw bar oil on the roller chains on my sawmill. Sticks like sn*t to a screen door.

Ed



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Tom_WNC

08-21-2003 16:11:15




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 Re: roller chain in reply to Arnie, 08-20-2003 08:43:34  
For motorcycles we always soaked them overnight in motor oil before installing. This allows oil to penetrate deep down into the pins/rollers.



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Mac

08-20-2003 11:37:57




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 Re: roller chain in reply to Arnie, 08-20-2003 08:43:34  
I have used aerosol motorcycle chain oil, Chainsaw chain lube or mix some STP with any wt motor oil. As previous poster recommends, parts washer for cleaning. By hand I used kero or deisel fuel. Stay away from gasoline.



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Robert

08-20-2003 09:20:36




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 Re: roller chain in reply to Arnie, 08-20-2003 08:43:34  
Depending on whether I can get it off without too much hassle, and how much time I have, the preferred way would be to put the chain in a parts washer, and with a bristle brush, remove all the crud around the rollers, etc. Then, reinstall the chain, and either buy a commercial spray lube and spray the chain while it's running, or use a heavy motor oil (like 50 w).
However, with something as small as #35, there's not a lot of money involved, and if I removed it, I'd probably just replace it.

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