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Old 07-31-2007 | 06:39 PM
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i installed my electric cutout about 2 months ago now and i went to open it the other day but it wont open, if u get someone to hold the switch to the opening position then crawl under and give it a little push it opens... has anyone had a problem like this befoer?
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 06:49 PM
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might try spraying some sort of a lubricant on it....prolly work for a lil bit anyways
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 07:47 PM
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yeah i'd hit it pretty good with some wd-40, maybe a let it sit a couple hours and hit it again.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 10:13 PM
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Try some lithium grease spray or tube. This will work better against the heat. WD-40 is water based and depending on what is actually sprayed can possibly rust any moving parts. If you use WD-40, you will have to use it all the time to keep the rusting and seizing from happening.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 10:19 PM
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Try some lithium grease spray or tube. This will work better against the heat. WD-40 is water based and depending on what is actually sprayed can possibly rust any moving parts. If you use WD-40, you will have to use it all the time to keep the rusting and seizing from happening.
I actually had this discussion with my grandfather recently. He explained and showed me an article to support that thats a common mistake. WD-40 actually repels water while it is on. The actual name of it is Water Displacement number 40. Water will actually run right off of it.
 
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Old 07-31-2007 | 10:32 PM
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You are correct on this, however when WD-40 is exposed to extensive heat, the lubricant breaks down and forms almost a rust like substance build up in tight spots.
 
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Old 08-01-2007 | 12:28 AM
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You are correct on this, however when WD-40 is exposed to extensive heat, the lubricant breaks down and forms almost a rust like substance build up in tight spots.

I belive it...
 
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Old 08-01-2007 | 08:38 AM
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Yep I stink we are all in agreement it is binding.

WD-40 and lithium grease are great lubricants.

Might I suggest a dry graphite lubricant?
Good up to about5400 degrees F (3000 C)
However it is conductive so don’t get it on the electrical parts.

My 2 cents
 
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Old 08-01-2007 | 10:22 AM
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hey thanx guys i got a ton of wd-40 so ill try spraying some of that on there tonight and see what happens, hopefully that fixes it up. Cause i miss having it be able to work at the touch of a button haha
 
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Old 08-01-2007 | 04:02 PM
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Depending on how long you've had them installd they may just have a little bit of carbon or mudbuilt up on them. Maybe time for a little cleaning, judging by yourpic. anyway..
 


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