After cleaning it well, wipe a little WD-40 on it & run it up & down
a few times. I've had good luck with this. Another product called
"Slide All" works well also. This product is made for things such as
the slides on draws & for the tracks on house windows etc. It leaves
a slippery but non greasy surface.
John
kenyon wills wrote:
> I would suggest extending the antenna completely and
> checking for burrs or corrosion that would prevent it
> from retracting. The symptoms that cause it to not
> retract could affect extension, too.
>
> The antenna on my 196o goes up really high in the air,
> about 2 feet past what modern car antennas do. If all
> segments don't appear to be similar in length except
> the bottom one, the one that is shorter may be the
> culprit.
>
> The shade-tree mechanic in me would then be tempted to
> rub some penetrating lubricant on the thing and then
> run it up and down. Remember that any lubricant that
> goes in may come back out on subsequent operation,
> attracting dust and dirt. Household wax might be a
> good thought, but I have not done this before.
>
> If the thing won't respond that way, I'd go to trying
> to "assist" the motor - forcing it, if you will. Be
> carful and don't break it, though!
>
> =====
> Kenyon Wills
> 6o LeBaron - America's Most Carefully Built Car
> 73 LeBaron - Long Low & Luxurious
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