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Old 03-15-16 | 12:14 PM
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smontanaro
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Originally Posted by plonz
I recently picked up a Sachs LY96 7 speed freewheel in very nice condition but it doesn't make any noise.
If it works properly, I'd leave well enough alone. If you're worried that something might be gummed up, unless you really love to crack open freewheels, I'd just give it the ultrasonic cleaner treatment, flush with WD-40, see what noise it produces in that unlubed state, then drizzle oil in while spinning it, until you hear the pawls quiet down.
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