1970 911T turn signal switch...Stuck!

[Jim Breazeale]

Arright, well. The good news is that I managed to get the switch it out (which involved an impact gun, 3-jaw puller, and removing a secret kill switch that was bolted through with a nut that could only be reached by going waaay back into the cowl from the frunk with a magnet to hold it in place while I unscrewed it from under the dash). The bad news is that it looks fine.

I'm gonna spray it with carb cleaner, DeoxIT, and maybe FluidFilm...but if it doesn't start to move freely...Well. It sure looks like a delicate $500 thing to disassemble (and reassemble!). All tips appreciated...

Please do yourself a favor and get a can of CorrosionX. Forget all that other stuff. Your switch is a perfect candidate for corrosionX.

Jim

[bob joyce]

Jim Is right on the corrosion x (fixes clocks too)
kind of looks like some high build euro primer got into it....

[Tremelune]

Oh wow—I sprayed the crap out of it with carb cleaner and the movement is greatly improved. I'm very surprised—it felt so suddenly and strongly stuck that it had to be mechanical blockage, and not just friction.

I'm taking this as a sign from the universe, so I'll get some Corrosion X and wait the week for the can to arrive...

[1969911T]

Corrosion X is a marvelous substance. I've used it for years in both marine and automotive applications. It's a shame that more people don't know about it as it really does all the intended things for which WD-40 is misapplied. Treat yourself to a red can; you will not be disappointed.

I have not used Corrosion X but an alternative that I love is BOESHIELD T-9. In the 70's Boeing used LPS-3 as a corrosion prevention spray and dip. It leave a waxy film when dried and works very well in enclosed areas. It was an inconsistent product so Boeing developed this T-9 product. (I was in the Air Force as a corrosion engineer for the B-52 and the KC-135-both are still flying!) while the LPS-3 was being used. T-9 does everything you want it to do, lubricant, corrosion protectant, spray on, and dries-so no dirt sticks, available on Amazon-of course!.
I know Boeing has a bad reputation now but having dealt with them in the 70's and 2010's, their problems are not being ignorant of problems nor poor engineering but not following their own rules.
Steve

[Tremelune]

The switch seized up again after a few days. I doused it in Corrosion X and now it's in the car and operating smoothly!

[Super90]

Let me know how you progress.

On my 1970T, as I move the stalk to L or R turn, it will not stay in place. I have to hold it. I already removed the turn stalk once, cleaned and lubricated everything. No change.

[Jim Breazeale]

The switch seized up again after a few days. I doused it in Corrosion X and now it's in the car and operating smoothly!

You’re welcome!

[Tremelune]

I will say that sometimes I have to hold the stalk myself while blinking. I can't really figure out a pattern as to why yet. It doesn't bother me enough to figure out.