supertweet Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 seems the switch is not working, power at rear post, nothing anywhere else, have an old spare, can i bench test it, should i install it or hit the old one with electrical cleaner or carefully disassemble? thanks, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 seems the switch is not working, power at rear post, nothing anywhere else, have an old spare, can i bench test it, should i install it or hit the old one with electrical cleaner or carefully disassemble? thanks, Dave. Spray the one in the truck with contact cleaner and push it in and out a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertweet Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 o.k. thanks ill try that, took power wire off of the circuit breaker, small metal rectangular shaped, "aerovox-self closing 30 amp" - should i try to replace or can i bench test-will spray switch first... thanks again, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Push the dimmer switch on off /on off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 use a multi-meter to check for continuity between the circuit breaker posts...probably wouldn't hurt to pry the tabs back carefully on the drawer switch and clean the contacts, then apply dielectric grease to get the switch back in working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertweet Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 ran power direct to switch and it worked fine, so it's this circuit breaker, think i can just pick one up tomorrow at napa or is there a repair? won't operate with direct power, (may cause it to fry?), will spray and clean up switch while we're under there, what a relief the 64 yr old switch works, what quality eh! thx, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Pick up a new one. You don't want one to stick closed. Defeats the purpose of having it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 My local Auto/Electric Shop used their bead blast cabinet. In just a minute or two it looked brand new. After that applying dielectric grease wouldn't be a bad idea. Probably no need to search for a new switch without trying your best. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertweet Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 alright glad i can get one. will check and install more grounds, never had a problem before this but there must be a reason, age, moisture,ground etc. the bead blast is an excellent idea, one small part at a time! thanks for support, will update and let ya know my next challenge with the old boy.thx Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 My local Auto/Electric Shop used their bead blast cabinet. In just a minute or two it looked brand new. After that applying dielectric grease wouldn't be a bad idea. Probably no need to search for a new switch without trying your best.Hank The switch I'd work on.The breaker, I'd replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertweet Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 replaced 30 amp breaker, $5.50 part, got it all together, back from country drive, next to pick up a 47 flathead that's in buddy's garage, so will test lights proper. think it's weather siezed, will assess and report asap. temp. gauge working after soldering on donor as per instructions provided, thanks, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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