Stuck '79 tele

[mike cobine]

I was out in the '79 to run some errands and witht he seat back further, I went to pull the wheel out.

Darn tele lock only went half way, was ver stiff to move, and the wheel wouldn't pull in or out.

Before I take off on some wrong direction and make a mess, who has some tips on freeing one up that must have gotten a little stuck from sitting too long?

[Jim S.]

Re: Stuck '79 tele

Try Ceallis !
Extensions lasting 6 hours or longer can cause damage however, and should be treated by your mechanic !
Jim

[Geoff C.]

[mike cobine]

Re: Try this

Thanks, Geoffrey,

I went out armed with your notes and catalog and then found something unexpected - bubba.

Did you know that the locking ring can be mounted in several positions, of which only a couple work as designed?

A shot of lubricant for good measure and putting the ring in the correct position let it all work, more or less, as designed. It has a bit of stiffness from disuse, but I think that will go away soon. Nothing muscled.

Mike