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Ludwig Speed King - used, dirty, sluggish with poor response
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Chicago footboard but made in Monroe, NC era
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Axle area needs cleaning
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Bottom - View of tension screws
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Scrub down with Naval Jelly to remove dirt, grime, pitting
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More Naval Jelly
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Removing springs and push rods from each side
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Disassembled spring mechanisms
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Removed end cap on axle exposing bearing
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removing bearing - lots of gunk
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Soaking all internal parts in acetone to disolve grease and gunk
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Heavy gunk still lingering
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Assisting with brush then continued to soak for one hour
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Clean shaft with bottle brush and acetone - perfect fit
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Cleaning axle/bearing area with paper towel/acetone and screwdriver
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Grease gunk buildup in axle/bearing area
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Soaked in acetone, brushed, rinsed, towel dried and sun dried bearings
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Internal parts looking brand new
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Internal parts totally degreased
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Axle/bearing area cleaned and degreased
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Bearings are like new again
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Replaced bearing
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Replacing push rod
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Lubricating bearing
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Replacing spring
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Hand pressed end caps back in place
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Lubricating spring shaft then replaced adjustment screw caps
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Nice and clean - and springy again!
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Monroe, NC end caps - figured out trick to remove by tapping side post with hammer
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Cleaned footboard - Chicago
