As Tom said, it's a hot rod that needs frequent maintenance. My question is about the black that happens on the switch contacts. Do ya'll sand that off each time? I use deoxit but the black forms rather quickly.
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I had that frequently when the insulator apparently leaked and got juice between the copper plate and the delrin cover. Turned it all black. I cleaned it and then took some really fine scotchbrite and cleaned the black off with that. I've even sanded it lightly with 400 grit paper, then dioxit gold to the button and copper plate where the button makes contact. I've replace the insulator and I'm going to do a teardown in the next day or so and see if that took care of the problem.
I just noticed, everyone in this thread so far are Texans! 
One thing I forgot. Some folks have started using this silver conductive grease and that took care of the issue. It's a bit expensive, but I'm thinking of getting some of it. They sell it at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-...c_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K62GP2HNVGS6N1WV61F
One thing I forgot. Some folks have started using this silver conductive grease and that took care of the issue. It's a bit expensive, but I'm thinking of getting some of it. They sell it at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-...c_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K62GP2HNVGS6N1WV61F
Thanks all! Just yesterday I replaced that insulator you mentioned, lots of juice getting on the switch. It's dry now. I just hope those plastic screws last.
Texas is a good place to live, as long as your air conditioner works well!
Texas is a good place to live, as long as your air conditioner works well!
I use a pencil eraser on mine, cleans it right up. I also had a constant problem with the button fouling & once I started using Nolax on it I can now get a week of use before I have to tear it down. It's a hot rod for sure but I do love it, worth the maintenance IMO.
Could someone please explain in detail how to properly replace the insulator. I've done it a few times and still end up with liquid covering the copper plate. Also, when I have replaced them they don't show any signs of damage so I'm wondering if this is in fact the source of the leak or if it's coming from somewhere else.
What color is your insulator? I had a clear blue hose & an orange one. The orange one kept leaking, I think it was too soft & when I would tighten the 510 pin down the hose would compress causing a leak. The clear blue hose was the trick, it has some more rigidity & doesn't collapse under the pin. If not make sure there isn't a crack in your 510 pin?
Yeah, I'm using the blue hose as well. No cracks in the pin that I can see. How long are you cutting the insulator? I've found the b easiest way to install is simply drop the insulator into the 510 then screw in the pin. Previously I had been trying to force the pin into the insulator, then screwing that in the 510. Always seemed to cause the sleeve to creep up too far onto the top of the pin that way.
I am running my insulator a little long since I prefer a slight air gap but I install mine the same way. Maybe try it a little longer & don't torque the pin down as much?
Nevr-dull will clean contacts nicely. So will a sand or ink eraser (the blue or grey kind that also erases paper).
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