[Scott Dorsey]

mcp6453 wrote:
On 12/25/2019 12:44 PM, Fred McKenzie wrote:
In article ,
mcp6453 wrote:

MCP-

Meters I have come across, had dry "jeweled" movements. Something like
needle points riding in depressions or holes in jewels of some kind.

Your sticky movements may be due to use of lubricants that dried. You
might try using a solvent to unstick them.

What kind of solvent would you suggest, and how would I apply it? I
don't exactly know how these movements are put together. Where is the
pivot point?

If you've got watch oil, put it on the point where that center axle that
goes through the needle touches the frame that holds it in place at the
ends (the pivot point). It will be enough of a solvent to dissolve whatever
old lube might be on there. Just flatten the edge of a toothpick and use
it as a brush to carry some oil over. It will not take much, maybe not
even enough to see.
--scott
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