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cleaning hubs  
09-26-2007, 09:47 AM
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muddinmachine Offline O.P.
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How does one go about cleaning the lockout hubs after they get packed with dirt and grease, and one doesnt have a parts washer available??

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09-26-2007, 10:28 AM
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take them off and wash them out with brake cleaner, then spray them with a light coat of WD 40.




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09-26-2007, 02:02 PM
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the dishwasher.

it worked great for my bellhousing. Shocked
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