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For its excellent durability we have been powder
coating some components that are likely to get a lot
of handling. But as Andy discovered the coating can
be thicker than the original paint and may not belong
on all surfaces.

And in Andy's terrific matching shot, 'After'. (And that is
'after' the expenditure of a lot of BS&T).

The arrows point to the surfaces through which the
elevator crank runs. Though it's not a bearing surface, it's a
snug fit and the thick powder coating has made it too tight.

A can of elbow grease, a Dremel tool and some Scotchbrite
later, the same surfaces less their powder coating. This Above are the Before, During and After shots of the Elevator
process had to be repeated elsewhere after reassembly Trim Indicator.
when it was discovered that some of the moving parts It should be noted that a number of our regular
would not do so.
volunteers have also been working from home and we
will continue to make trips to Nanton to pick up parts
and tools to support their efforts and to keep the work
going as best we can.

Thanks for your support and interest.
Jack McWilliam

This is the whole elevator trim mechanism 'Before'.