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Old 03-05-2014, 08:06 PM
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Default Cub 982 hour meter issue
i just bought a cub 982 that is going to need some love. the one thing i see i'm not sure how to fix is the hour meter. the glass on it is fogged up presumibly on the outside because it was left outside. any ideas on how to clear up the glass on the meter so it looks semi new again? Also the hydro lever to go forward is real stiff to move. Any ideas how to loosen it up?

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Old 03-05-2014, 08:31 PM
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On the Lenz.....they say "toothpaste" will clear it up.

On the hydro lever, from what you describe.....sounds like it needs lubrication.
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On the Lenz.....they say "toothpaste" will clear it up.
If you use "toothpaste" on your "hour meter" you should do it at 2:30, because you should always use good dental hygiene when your "tooth hurty". Just funnin'. Great advice Roland--that does work well on them!!

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There is a secrete recipe I use and it involves enamal paint reducer or maybe ... not...hehe.
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On the Lenz.....they say "toothpaste" will clear it up.

On the hydro lever, from what you describe.....sounds like it needs lubrication.
Is there any particular area for lubrication on the hydro lever?
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You will have to follow the linkages. Give each pivot location a shot of PB Blaster until the lever moves freely.
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On the Lenz.....they say "toothpaste" will clear it up.
Is there any application process for this? how to apply? do you leave it on there for a particular length of time? Is it a repeat process?

Thanks for all your help!


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I think the idea is to use toothpaste as a rubbing compound to buff out the haze on the lens. I'd use some polishing compound if you have some--or even some automotive cleaner/wax. Most of those have a mild compound in them. Just apply with a soft cloth, rub it on the lens for a few minutes, clean it off, check progress, repeat as needed. If really bad, you might have to resort to rubbing compound or even wet sanding with 800, 1200, 1500 grits, then follow with rubbing compound.
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There is a secrete recipe I use and it involves enamal paint reducer or maybe ... not...hehe.
"Lew Brew........?"

I've heard the toothpaste works well. Never tried it though.
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I've heard the toothpaste works well. Never tried it though.
The toothpaste is a F I N E abrasive, too fine for my taste! ( pun intended! )

I have used polishing compuund with good results,,,,,,,,,

Maybe the toothpaste, after the polishing compound?
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