Originally Posted by
top506
First try the easy fix:flip it over and drizzle in some PB Blaster or WD40 from the back side to free up the pawls (they make the clicking sound). If that works blast out the residue with compressed air and drip in some plain 'ol 30w motor oil.
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This worked pretty well for an old Maillard freewheel I have. It was almost silent (not in a good way
)before but afterward it sounded almost like new. It's worth a try.