[birdonthewire]

OK, will check it out.

Thanks for your expert help and advice, Dave – it’s much appreciated!

Paul

[birdonthewire]

Ah, I see – thanks Dave.

Sounds like a difficult repair so I’m guessing it would be better to buy a new one. Could you recommend an affordable make/model that is reliable – and cheap to fix?

Paul

[birdonthewire]

Thanks Electrofix.

However, I checked the spider, which seems fine; it’s firmly secured to the drum and there’s no play in the bearings.

Where and how might rust be an issue?

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