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Johnny begins by describing his work on an old, WWII-era piece of equipment heavily coated with years of grease. His goal is to restore a spring-loaded mechanism that manages the tilt or elevation of a hand wheel, which is essential for the device's operation. The process involves carefully working loose decades-old grease from the brass and metal parts, some of which are brass and require extra cleaning to prevent corrosion.
He details how he has to modify and repair existing hardware, such as adding a nut to the lock mechanism to ensure it stays in place and working around the spring-loaded firing handle designed for a heavy machine gun, likely a 40 mm caliber. The lock’s purpose is to secure the position during operation—an important feature when dealing with such powerful weaponry.