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Gary WA · 07-09-2011, 10:44 AM

Switch works if your gentle turning it on but does not pop out, causes??

Joop · 07-09-2011, 10:47 AM

Is it a pop out or later turn one ?

If original it could have a broken spring inside or rubbing against the housing.

Gary WA · 07-09-2011, 11:05 AM

Original.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Broken spring? I've seen some originals that were so gummed up from years of crud and not being used, but if your's has been working fine and sudeenly doesn't my guess is a bad spring or the peg doesn't fully retract to allow the cylinder to pop out. Either way, it sounds like it need to come apart and be repaired or cleaned and lubed.

Milton · 07-09-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

Switch works if your gentle turning it on but does not pop out, causes??

Because it is a poop out.

Chris Haynes · 07-09-2011, 01:54 PM

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My Pop Out works just fine as long as it is straight. But when you bend the coil to install it it shorts out. :-(

jw hash · 07-09-2011, 02:53 PM

if it is a 28-29 or early 30 pop out and it does not pop out my bet is the pot metal is swelling up or the spring is broke but must of time it is the pot metal if you take it apart and sand the outside of the inners down lube it and put it back together it should work

Gary WA · 07-09-2011, 06:16 PM

thanks will investigate further. Have a Good Weekend.

FL&WVMIKE · 07-09-2011, 06:27 PM

Gary WA ................
WD-40 works wonders on sticky locks. Try that first.
MIKE

Gary WA · 07-09-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

Gary WA ................
WD-40 works wonders on sticky locks. Try that first.
MIKE

It's in the car should I just spray in the key area?

Chris Haynes · 07-09-2011, 10:42 PM

I would spray some electrical contact cleaner in it rather than WD40 which will attract dust and gum things up.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-09-2011, 11:20 PM

I've heard that WD-40 is bad for potmetal. I know it's sure bad for plastic containers. I sprayed some WD-40 on some hardware in a plastic container and a week later the plastic was out of shape.

Bob from Northport · 07-09-2011, 11:30 PM

Remove the switch-contact Dick Crabtree in S. Dakota, send it to him, and get it redone.

1-605-487-7229 He's great!

Gary WA · 07-10-2011, 07:07 PM

Thanks for all the tips. But the screws that hold the switch to the dash panel came loose on one side hung up on panel.. Thanks again!! making it sit at an angle.

07-09-2011, 10:44 AM	#1
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Popout switch not popping out Switch works if your gentle turning it on but does not pop out, causes?? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-09-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,021	Re: Popout switch not popping out Is it a pop out or later turn one ? If original it could have a broken spring inside or rubbing against the housing.

07-09-2011, 11:05 AM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Popout switch not popping out Original. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Popout switch not popping out Broken spring? I've seen some originals that were so gummed up from years of crud and not being used, but if your's has been working fine and sudeenly doesn't my guess is a bad spring or the peg doesn't fully retract to allow the cylinder to pop out. Either way, it sounds like it need to come apart and be repaired or cleaned and lubed.

07-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#6
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,962	Re: Popout switch not popping out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My Pop Out works just fine as long as it is straight. But when you bend the coil to install it it shorts out. :-( __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

07-09-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: Popout switch not popping out if it is a 28-29 or early 30 pop out and it does not pop out my bet is the pot metal is swelling up or the spring is broke but must of time it is the pot metal if you take it apart and sand the outside of the inners down lube it and put it back together it should work

07-09-2011, 06:16 PM	#8
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Popout switch not popping out thanks will investigate further. Have a Good Weekend. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-09-2011, 06:27 PM	#9
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,449	Re: Popout switch not popping out Gary WA ................ WD-40 works wonders on sticky locks. Try that first. MIKE

07-09-2011, 10:42 PM	#11
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,962	Re: Popout switch not popping out I would spray some electrical contact cleaner in it rather than WD40 which will attract dust and gum things up. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

07-09-2011, 11:20 PM	#12
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Popout switch not popping out I've heard that WD-40 is bad for potmetal. I know it's sure bad for plastic containers. I sprayed some WD-40 on some hardware in a plastic container and a week later the plastic was out of shape.

07-09-2011, 11:30 PM	#13
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 1,005	Re: Popout switch not popping out Remove the switch-contact Dick Crabtree in S. Dakota, send it to him, and get it redone. 1-605-487-7229 He's great! __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

07-10-2011, 07:07 PM	#14
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Popout switch not popping out Thanks for all the tips. But the screws that hold the switch to the dash panel came loose on one side hung up on panel.. Thanks again!! making it sit at an angle. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com