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Title: Cleaning my Rapid 7 Block
Post by: zobojoe on March 01, 2021, 09:02:47 AM

Had my Mk II since 2009 - decided to give it a strip and change O rings etc - everything but the Regulator (KevG rebuilt mine in 2017 after I over pressurised it - durghh)

I am pretty careful anyhow but I would appreciate advice on cleaning the block - particularly some advice about the exhaust port chamber

What solvent should I use to clear the old Molykote - or should I leave the exhaust port chamber alone for risk of damaging it ?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Cleaning my Rapid 7 Block
Post by: Ca_Varminter on March 01, 2021, 03:45:48 PM

When I Completely Strip my Rapids....
I use Acetone to remove any remaining Lube, grease and Molykote
Let completely air dry...or use compressed air...
Then reassemble....

Stuart

Title: Re: Cleaning my Rapid 7 Block
Post by: Albino on March 03, 2021, 07:07:21 AM

Is spray brake disc cleaner / degreaser okay? too aggressive?

Title: Re: Cleaning my Rapid 7 Block
Post by: Ca_Varminter on March 03, 2021, 07:55:20 AM

No...it will do the same job...
Strip of any old lube or dried on molykote.

Stuart

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