[TR] Cleaning Lucas Switches

[Joe Burlein]

Check to make sure the CRC you use will not harm plastic.  I've heard 
some horror stories.

Joe

Michael Lang wrote:
> We have recently been on the topic of cleaning gauges, how about switches?
>
> I am getting ready to clean the switches for my TR3, most of which I am
> sure have not seen current in 30 some odd years. Any tips or things to
> watch out for? I am armed with CRC contact cleaner and CRC dielectric
> grease but haven't started the process yet.
>
> A couple of them (such as the brightness control for the panel lights)
> have blind push buttons for attaching the knobs and the buttons are
> stuck pressed in. Any tips for getting them to pop back out? The ones
> with the exposed springs on the opposite side are not a problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike