Originally Posted by
J Miller
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Knobs: I have a bunch of Kenmores and so far no stuck nobs. Just one machine with a cranky top tension. I guess I'd just use the Tri-Flow oil or a good penetrating oil with some gentle persuasion until it surrenders and frees up. I have a 3 # hammer I can threaten them with if needed.
ATF: Won't hurt blue paint or any other color either. Just don't leave the machine idling in gear ...... LOL
Joe
A hammer won't help at all - probably bend the shaft or break something. I have had them soaking in T-F for months. Every once in a while I shoot them up again...
I shoot up all the moving parts, too - something must be getting missed. There is very limited access to some of them.
Most of the knobs now work - probably all but one on each machine.