I am currently working on the same model of flypress , which sadly has been out in the weather for a number of years. fortunately ive been able to free everything on it so far. the big issue is the seized lead screw. i have freed the gives to make sue they werent adding to the seizure, and used copious amounts of wd40 after wire brushing any threads that were accessable. ive tried a lump hammer first followed by a sledge hammer on the ends of the top arm, without going at it too severely, as I dont want to cause any further problems or breakages. Id be very grateful for any advice as to what the best way forward would be. many thanks.
All I can suggest is to persevere, avoid using a sledgehammer if you can. If you bend or crack anything important, then it's game over! If there's any stubborn seized parts left, I've found that rust remover helped to free things on other jobs. Good luck!
I am currently working on the same model of flypress , which sadly has been out in the weather for a number of years. fortunately ive been able to free everything on it so far.
the big issue is the seized lead screw. i have freed the gives to make sue they werent adding to the seizure, and used copious amounts of wd40 after wire brushing any threads that were accessable. ive tried a lump hammer first followed by a sledge hammer on the ends of the top arm, without going at it too severely, as I dont want to cause any further problems or breakages. Id be very grateful for any advice as to what the best way forward would be. many thanks.
All I can suggest is to persevere, avoid using a sledgehammer if you can. If you bend or crack anything important, then it's game over!
If there's any stubborn seized parts left, I've found that rust remover helped to free things on other jobs.
Good luck!
@@osricsbruk i think its going to be one of those 'little bit a day' jobs for as long as it takes. thanks for your helpful advice.