my ultrasonic cleaner. My formula for the degreasing solution is
half isopropyl alcohol and half water. To this mixture I add about
10% (an ounce to a cup full) Simple Green degreaser. I fill the
ultrasonic cleaner bowl with water and put the parts in a stain-
less steel cup with the degreasing solution. I float the cup in the
ultrasonic cleaner and run one 3-minute cycle. I examine the
parts. If they still have grease and dirt hanging on, I send them
through again. When they seem pretty clean by inspection, I fin-
ish them off, using my fingernail and a paper towel, as well as a
stiff acid brush to clean them. When they seem clean to the eye,
I rinse them and allow them to dry – overnight, if possible.
6.3 Reassemble the drive train
Once the parts are clean and dry, I reassemble the drive train. I
put a drop of 10-weight Nano-Oil on every sliding surface: the
bearings, the worm gear and the motor bearings. I assemble
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18: Cleaning drive train parts in ultrasonic cleaner.
