Re: (ET) Re: E16 speed selector repair

[Dave & Debbie Barden <daveb seanet com>]

do a search on parafin.  I recall the poster saying he used parafin to 
lubricate the micro-switches.  At the time I thought he was talking 
parafin wax 
but since thought it must've been oil.  

>  While out sweeping leaves today, the throttle selector
>  became suddenly sloppy, then failed completely.
>  
>  Turns out the selector handle/rod attaches to the speed
>  selector via a split roll pin. The pin sheared, probably
>  fatigued, but probably aggravated by the action of the
>  rotating disk being a bit stiff.  Probably gunked up a bit.
>  
>  Sunday I'm going to disassemble and clean the unit.
>  I recall that at least someone on this list has done this
>  before.  I searched the archives, but found articles only
>  on the foot control - this is the dash control.
>  
>  Any advice?
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Chris
>  
> 
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