Originally Posted by
lewis
Nice looking machine and glad you will get to resurrect a old family friend.
Note: I noticed on the exhaust pipe there was some remaining insulation wrap. Use caution with that material it is probably asbestos and that is bad juju. Do not let that stuff get to be airborn. (Use dust mask) Prior to removal take a squirt bottle with soapy water and saturate the material, then wrap pipe with a plastic bag so the material will fall into the bag, seal and dispose of it. The rest of the machine should be checked for the remaining loose material that may have fallen off through the years. Once machine can be moved to a open location use a soapy water solution and gently spray the machine down to keep dust down and then rinse the machine off and then you should be good to go. I know this sounds a little over the top but,.......asbestos is something you do not want to expose to you or your family.
Hope you have a great time rebuilding the machine and may your children have the same fond memories that you have had the opportunity to have.
Lewis
NO kiddin?...asbestos?! had no clue! glad to hear that since ill be tearing mine apart soon and ALL of my loin clothe is still wrapped around the header pipe! id have been out ther hacking N coughing and destroying that stuff. lol Glad i found this!
-WagZ-
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