[-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765

[Dave Edwards]

I dunno...I've had WD40 fix many gunked up things around the house over the 
years...and on a long-term basis.
...Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Olbrisch" <mike2004 at elp.rr.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:02 PM
Subject: RE: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765


>
> Please - if you want it to keep working - DO NOT use WD-40.
>
> When will the lubrication property myth of this stuff end?
>
> WD stands for Water Displacement.  It IS NOT a lubricant.
>
> Before you really gum up your radio - spray some WD-40 in a screwdriver.
> Put it on good and thick.  Then let it set up for a few weeks.  See whet 
> you
> get then the propellant dissipates.
>
> WD-40 will work, but you need to re-apply it every few days.  Somehow it
> seems to me you are looking for a bit more longevity here.
>
> Mike.  KD9KC
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W5JMW John
>>Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 1:19 AM
>>To: ICOM Reflector
>>Subject: Re: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765
>>
>>Yes,also 775's had the same problem.A drop of oil or a drop of
>>wd-40 works fine..
>
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