Sean Sohns Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hello, I am new to antique fans. I have recently acquired an 1930s GE "CAT. 78X233" and decided to do a restoration on it. in reviewing other posts it is not as desirable and I should be looking for cast fans, but as I have already disassembled cleaned and prepped most of this for paint. I have decided to go through with it. I am stuck on one part in the oscillator gear box. The knob that engages and disengages the oscillation; I am unable to remove from the lower piece, I have attached an image of what I am describing. Does anyone have any idea on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 It doesn't come off. Permanent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I would clean the knob as best is possible, a wire wheel is good if you have one. Then polish it. Then I would tape it up with narrow (width) blue painters tape and paint your cover. I’ve done this many times. It’s also easier to paint attached to the base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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