Hannah Dannehy Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I just got a derelict one of these from a shop, and the best I can say for it right now is that the blades made a game attempt to start spinning when I plugged it in. It's clearly been in someone's shed for eons. I can't tell how to get the oscillator box off so I can remove the grease which by now is probably wax. I undid all three screws (two top, one bottom) and nothing moved. I hope this isn't a frequently asked question. If it is, apparently I don't know the right search terms. I already am following the instructions I've found on here for stuck blades, but I haven't found anything about stuck oscillator boxes. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Adams Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 It is gummed up from the old grease. Those have a snug fit anyway & after the old grease turns hard, they don’t want to move. Try to twist the box & try to ease a small screwdriver between it & the rear motor housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Dannehy Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Stan Adams said: It is gummed up from the old grease. Those have a snug fit anyway & after the old grease turns hard, they don’t want to move. Try to twist the box & try to ease a small screwdriver between it & the rear motor housing. Thank you so much! I twisted it and it came right off. It's amazing how one person's experience can save someone else several hours of frustration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) Hannah, my wife and I will be hosting a meet in the York, PA area in mid September. There will be a ton of fans for sale and many experts there to answer questions. And there will even be a work table with tools available. Info can be found in the calendar. RSVP required . Edited April 16, 2023 by Lane Shirey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Dannehy Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 19 hours ago, Lane Shirey said: Hannah, my wife and I will be hosting a meet in the York, PA area in mid September. There will be a ton of fans for sale and many experts there to answer questions. And there will even be a work table with tools available. Info can be found in the calendar. RSVP required . I'd love to if I can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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