How Do You Remove Old Grease & Oil?

[DJTrains]

I'm rebuilding a Lionel O gauge 671 and was wondering how to remove all that old dirty grease before I apply the new?

I'd rather not have the steamer catch on fire :laugh:

Thanks

[T-Man]

Qtip 10wd40 or paint thinner.
Have fun
Bob

[shaygetz]

I use rubbing alcohol and a stiff paint brush. Started that way years ago on a whim, it was the only thing I had handy at the time. It's proven faithful thru the years, especially in wheel gunk and dirty track.

[DJTrains]

Qtip 10wd40 or paint thinner.
Have fun
Bob


Thanks T-Man.

I'll have to try that.

[DJTrains]

I use rubbing alcohol and a stiff paint brush. Started that way years ago on a whim, it was the only thing I had handy at the time. It's proven faithful thru the years, especially in wheel gunk and dirty track.

Thanks Mr. Bob.

The alcohol method sounds good and maybe less dangerous.

I just can't see putting new grease over old dirty grease. I'd like to clean all those gears out first.

Dale

[shaygetz]

I like that it dries fast, leaves no residue ---cheap---:D. A Q-Tip dipped in it works great as a soft scrubber, too. Keep us posted on your progress:thumbsup: