Thank you very much to those on this list that replied to my electrical issue!!
I found the problem (I hope) - a loose spade connector. Everything seems to be
working like it should - no hot wires.
Again, thank for your help! This list is amazing!!
Price Lindsay
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> On Oct 17, 2021, at 11:07 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> CRC makes a couple: 'Electronics Parts Cleaner,' and 'Electric Parts
> Cleaner.' The latter is suitable for applications like this, but use the
> former for electronic circuits and cleaning of other 'delicate' stuff. The
> electrical parts cleaner will remove most paints.
>
>
>> On 10/17/2021 5:23 PM, richard mayor via Healeys wrote:
>> I don't usually believe in the "miracle in a can" foolishness, .....BUT....
>> I am now a believer in the electric cleaner in a spray can. There are a
>> couple of different brands.
>>
>> Over the last year and a half I brought back to life the electrical systems
>> of a '72 Mercedes and a '76 Alfa. The cars had sat for 20 years and 16
>> years respectively. Both cars use the European style ceramic fuses with
>> aluminum exterior strips. I fiddled with ground connections, fuses
>> connections, etc, etc. with mixed results. There was light corrosion
>> everywhere. It was very frustrating and difficult trying to clean so many
>> connections by mechanical means.
>>
>> Then, on the recommendation of an Alfa guy I bought a can of the 'lectric
>> cleaner and gave it a try. I was skeptical in the beginning. However,
>> switches started switching, Lights lit up. Motors started moting. Fuses
>> started fusing.
>>
>> On some connectors I just backed off the screw enough to loosen and wiggle
>> the terminals and then sprayed away. On many connectors I didn't even do
>> that.
>>
>
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