Oiling a suntour freewheel

widowmaker · Sep 27, 2013

I have a new freewheel for the old Raleigh, I am trying to oil it to remove a little stiffness (ooer) before fitting but I cant seen to get the oil inside :facepalm:

I have run out of specific bike oil so am using a normal 3 in 1 type, which seems a little thick

Is this stuff ok or am I committing a sin.

Midlife · Sep 27, 2013

http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html

Best if the freewheel is spinning as it seams to break the meniscus that forms a bridge when you try and oil it stationary....does that meke sense?

Shaun

widowmaker · Sep 27, 2013

Midlife":3pp6m5ab said:
http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html

Best if the freewheel is spinning as it seams to break the meniscus that forms a bridge when you try and oil it stationary....does that meke sense?

Shaun

It does, I have spun it whilst oiling it and there appears to be some thick oil/slight sludge preventing the oil from getting inside. Am I right in assuming it should have a noticeable click ?

TGR · Sep 27, 2013

I have various freewheels and some are loud and some are quiet / silent. I did oil a Suntour for my Rapide and i suspect i filled it with oil - it went very quiet after that. I used fine oil from the rear. It will probably be fine - be careful if you try to clean it as i think you can cause damage inside with degreaser getting into it.

Loudest FW i have heard was a 105 on a new Felt on holidays this year - it was an incredible noise and good for warning pedestrians. My Ultegra FW is almost quiet and i have to be wary of people not hearing me approach.

Richard

widowmaker · Sep 27, 2013

Thanks for that, there just seems to be a little grinding when it spins. Its a un-used freewheel so all it probably needs is some grease inside. I have not taken one apart for a good few years. Am I right in thinking that to take it apart I leave the freewheel on the wheel and tap one of the 2 holes in the front of the freewheel with a hammer and slim chisel :?

TGR · Sep 27, 2013

No comment!! I was warned not to try this - i had a grinder and replaced it - easiest way to fix it and not expensive. There are plenty of guys here who can advise on the process of rebuilding etc. I think there was a good thread about it but i cannot remember who posted it. Leave that with me and i will search for it.

Richard

TGR · Sep 27, 2013

Right found it with a bit of detective work -

viewtopic.php?t=231284

Thanks to Torqueless for the post.

Richard

widowmaker · Sep 27, 2013

TGR":3rueshg1 said:
Right found it with a bit of detective work -

viewtopic.php?t=231284

Thanks to Torqueless for the post.

Richard

Thanks Richard

Midlife · Sep 27, 2013

Freewheels don't do grease......if it's gunked up then use WD40 followed by some oil

Shaun

widowmaker · Sep 27, 2013

Midlife":d36vnsxt said:
Freewheels don't do grease......if it's gunked up then use WD40 followed by some oil

Shaun

Thanks !

I shall have an early night, get up refreshed, wait until the Wife and Kids have gone out, put the kettle on, retreat to the workshop and then strip it down

Remembering to take photos along the way

:facepalm:

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