Removing OldGrease

[OldReno]

We would strip the mechs, break them down, and drop everything into the dip tank for an hour or so.  Then spend the rest of the shift greasing and reassembling, and rebuilding the other subunits.  Could usually do a complete overhaul including handle, and take care of floor calls in a day.
Nowadays, if I'm finnicky, I'll clean the non-bearing areas with WD on a rag, and for the bearings, I add some light oil into the grease mixture that is already on there.  It'll soften the grease, and lubricate.  If the machine is to be on 24/7 surrounded by other hot machines, too, then I'd regrease.
Remember kiddies, to always let your EM warm up before you play it.....  Hard grease softens slowly, however, like a fine home-made wine, it can sometimes get better with age.

[rdaniel]

So if I understand Old Reno correctly, Bally EM's should be played frequently and not be permitted to sit and gather dust and let the grease harden up.

[BadMaddison]

What a bunch of old coots (said lovingly).

I leave you guys wide open with an array of comebacks about lipstick stains and/or stubborn zippers or any winning combination of the two and you old buzzards talk about the joys of cleaning sinks and decaying ham sandwhiches.

What does a girl have to do to fit in around here?

[Buzz]

A video of a strip tease will get my attention  everytime.

[RiseLikeRa]

Maddison

Although closet pervs one and all, we were trying to be gentlemen.

Ra

[Buzz]

NOT  ME  " Take it OFF " " Hey little Girl  want a piece of candy "  " Wanna come home with me and I'll show you my machines "

[rdaniel]

Gee, and to think that all I asked about was advise on a good grease remover for my Bally slot machines. Now I am getting advise on interpersonal relations. Wow what a forum!!

[Buzz]

  You get more BANG for your buck this way !!

[Neonkiss]

I know I was thinking  of posting a comeback, but decided not too.

I think I need to go to Home Depot today, you'll probably find me in aisle 15  

[CVslots]

What a bunch of old coots (said lovingly).

I leave you guys wide open with an array of comebacks about lipstick stains and/or stubborn zippers or any winning combination of the two and you old buzzards talk about the joys of cleaning sinks and decaying ham sandwhiches.

What does a girl have to do to fit in around here?

That's everyone's favorite aisle at HomeDepot....I know I giggle every time I see it! And you'd be surprised to find out the ages of some on here...probably not as old as you are thinking!

What's a girl gotta do to fit in? Not much, if you like owning or working on machines! Oh, and LISTENING and FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS is appreciated (you'd be surprised how many fail that last part!  

Roz

[OldReno]

So that's why I'm always drawn to isle 15.  Also 28.?
So I agree completely with channelmaniac, brake cleaner in a can will kick ass on just about anything.
It works as well as a file....
Nasty stuff but if you want it clean, it will do the job.  Yes, no plastics etc. it will melt them all.
WD is fine for general cleaning I think, and then a light oil should get your stuff lubed reasonably.
Unless you want to break it down, and really grease it, a mixture of oil and grease works great.
Mix it to near goopy, and the grease will get drawn down into your bushings.  Or so I suspect.  That's what I do.
Brake cleaner as a Last Resort, but is sure does work great.  Cough cough.
I've used 10 weight, 30 weight motor oil, mineral oil, sewing machine oil (3 in one) and olive oil once or twice  in a pinch for relubing.
I don't think the machines are too particular.
And, if the door's closed, no one can tell if there's old grease or not.

[Neonkiss]

Someone just sent me this, so I had to post it for BadMadison

YOU NEED ONLY TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

Sorry Bad, but this just seem to fit your post. Not that you fix those Bally that way. 

[BadMaddison]

Someone just sent me this, so I had to post it for BadMadison

YOU NEED ONLY TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

Sorry Bad, but this just seem to fit your post. Not that you fix those Bally that way. 

Oh, but I do, Neon.

If you look at the pics on my profile the Bally 742-A innards are held together by duct tape. 

It's the "Frankenstein" / pieced together /  beater I picked up after a storage unit auction. That's how I found it, not how I'm fixing it, tempting as that might be.

Oooh, although I have come up with a little invention I'm fine tuning for the older Ballys...

I would say the topic of OldGrease has become quite popular.

I find Buzz's photo of Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner hilarious, and the jabs about Vaseline? Priceless.

Are you guys sure the topic wasn't Old Grease-ers?

       

 

[RiseLikeRa]

Maddison If I remember correctly it was YOU who took this thing "askew."  lol.  What a ride.

[BadMaddison]

Aww...you like me stirring up your little pot.

Jackpot.

 

[Buzz]

Someone just sent me this, so I had to post it for BadMadison

YOU NEED ONLY TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

Sorry Bad, but this just seem to fit your post. Not that you fix those Bally that way. 

Neon No tool box is complete without at least one BFH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!