Allo,
I've seen a few posts in the past month about using WD-40 as a
lubricant, from clocks, to hood release cables. Please keep in mind
that WD-40 was not designed to be a lubricant. It was designed as a
temporary corrosion inhibitor for aeronautic purposes. It displaces
water and leaves a thin protective film of oils on whatever metal you
wish to protect. It is mostly composed of volatile components, which
will evaporate over a fairly short period of time. It may gum things
up, and this is because the lighter oils (which solvate the mixture,
keeping it fluid) have volatolised. If it doesn't gum things up, then
after a short while it just won't lubricate at all. If you wish to
lubricate something, use something like white grease, or whatever is
best suited to your application. Frequently, the operator's manual will
specify which lubricant should be used for a particular application.
Cheers,
James
kmoore12@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> You will not have to remove the dash, but you may have to get some
> ducts out of your way. The duct work is easy to remove, taking the
> glove box out may be necassary. When I took my clock out my glove box
> was already out ( it's destroyed, so if you have an extra one....).
> After all that is out there should be 4 screws and a wire. After you
> remove the wire do NOT take out all four screws. Only the two on the
> right ( "right" meaning you are sitting on the seat looking at the
> face of the clock). The two on the left only need to be loosened, then
> pull the clock out and to your right. If I remember correctly, if you
> leave the glove box in you will have to get to it from underneath.
> If I knew how to scan stuff, I'd send you the instructions right
> out of my service manual. I too, have a 70 Imp. Is yours a Crown or
> LeBaron?
> Once the clock is out, clean it (gently) with a fine electronics
> cleaner and lube it lightly with a fine electronics oil. A clock
> repair technician in my area recommended Radio Shack and thats where I
> got mine. Do NOT use WD-40! I found out after the fact ( by that clock
> repair guy ) . Which is why my clock is out again a few months later.
> I love WD-40 but it gums up.
> Anyway, after that, gently file the contacts. You may have to
> relace the spring that is connected to the contact. After 34 years it
> may be suffering from fatigue and not be strong enought to run the clock.
> Installation is reversed of removal. Then your done. Sorry this
> was so long but getting my clock to work was my crowning jewel in my
> restoration process. Keep me informed on your progress.
>
> Keith
> 70 LeBaron, my big brown 4800 pound baby
>
> -
>
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