Re: (ET) E-20 rebuild report

["Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>]

That's it. I was wondering if there were any gaskets or seals between the
top and the lid. Aside from the little grommet around the wire, there 
didn't
seem to be much.

I'll cover the motors.
Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim (fiskfarm)" <fiskfarm mediaone net>
To: "Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>
Cc: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) E-20 rebuild report


> That white crud is aluminum oxide from water getting under the yellow
> lid. If left out in the weather the motors must be covered. (2 quart
> plastic food containers work well) Different metals and moisture spell
> electrolysis and corrosion. This is what freezes up the brushes as well.
> I spray an electric friendly oil inside the cover and brush area to
> delay natures processes after cleaning the mess up. I also oil spray the
> outside joints of the cover after reassembly.
>
> Jim
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