[Boatanchors] B&W 376 Coax Switch

[David C. Hallam]

Over the years I have found that a good soak in diesel fuel solves a lot 
of things particularly if it can be done in my ultrasonic cleaner.  I 
didn't want to put the coax switch in the ultrasonic bath though.  After 
a 2 day soak the switch seems to be turning normally.  I have let it 
drain over night and will blow it out with compressed air today.  I was 
going to lubricate the shaft with Kroil that I use to clean and 
lubricate the chamber and bore my firearms. However, after several 
people praised PB Blaster I bought a can and will try it.

David
KW4DH


On 12/18/2012 6:02 AM, Bry Carling wrote:
> Diesel fuel. Interesting.. I would have recommended penetrating oil such as "Liquid Wrench."
>
> On 17 Dec 2012 at 8:08, David C. Hallam wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the information and pictures.  The 376 is a little
>> different
>> in that the SO-239 connecters are mounted radially around the side
>> of
>> the can but probably the same basic construction.  Right now the
>> switch
>> is sitting in a small container of diesel fuel immersed up to the
>> level
>> of what I think is the switch detent but not the coax connectors.
>> With
>> the increased leverage of a small Crescent wrench, the shaft will
>> turn
>> without too much effort.  I can feel when it hits one of the
>> detents.
>>
>> I will let it soak for a few more days and see what happens.  If the
>> switch will not turn in an acceptable manner with the knob on the
>> switch, I will cut the back of the can off to work on it.
>>
>> 73
>> David
>> KW4DH
>>
>>
>>
>>

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