Possibly the little roller in the spindle lock is "frozen" with rust. The knurled device for the spindle lock only applies pressure to the roller to lock, it doesn't act in anyway to apply release pressure to the roller so it would seem like it's operating normally.
Hopefully the ATF and acetone(?) or Kroil soak will free it up and the threads aren't actually rusted!
If they are I fear you have a nice ornament.
Good luck.
Hopefully the ATF and acetone(?) or Kroil soak will free it up and the threads aren't actually rusted!
If they are I fear you have a nice ornament.
Good luck.
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