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EDBANGER:
Quick and easy question.  I've just recieved a new 16t freewheel.  I've taken it out of the packet and when I shake it it rattles like there's bearings lose.  None of my other freewheels have done this.  Should I send it back?

Dannywhac:
Nope - lots of em do that - run it for a bit and the oily grease will reach round to all ze bearings. Basically your standard freewheel has loose bearings in it. Important bits the pawls.

Drop a couple of spots of sewing machine oil in there to loosen stuff up a bit btw. Don't squidge grease in there - you should never use 100% grease (unless you're rebuilding it to get all the bearings staying in there) on a freewheel, use an oil/grease mix as grease can make the pawls stick = broken teeth.

EDBANGER:
OK, sounds good.  I haven't got any sewing machine lube.  Would this be ok?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/finish-line-cross-country-wet-lube-60ml/rp-prod93690?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CJTYv5br0L4CFQzItAodd1AAqg&gclsrc=aw.ds

Dannywhac:
5 in 1 would do n'all - I just use sewing machine oil as has no gravelly bits in it and the missus has yet to realise she has none left now.

EDBANGER:
Awesome.  After a few applications of lubricant the rattle has gone and the ticking is nice and quiet.  Is it possible to over lubricate?

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