The third branch of my Monotype pump refitting is the disassembly and cleaning of most of the parts of the pump head. I have started cleaning the parts and have some of the simpler pieces cleaned and ready to re-assemble.
All ready to start cleaning: A box of dirty parts, water-based paint stripper, steel wool, mineral spirits, and for tough spots, acetone, along with a variety of scrapers and brushes.
Most of the parts with simple shapes are cleaned, along with one of the odd-shaped castings.
This still leaves one more odd-shaped casting, a couple of other small parts, and three long springs to clean. I will try to find some sort of trough for soaking the springs in the paint remover, after which there will be plenty of messy brushing to do!
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