Seized pot

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

No, it's not what it sounds like.   Law enforcement was not involved.

Two of the potentiometers in my Scott console find are completely seized.   Won't move at all.   I have DeOxit and have used it in scratchy pots, but I'm wondering if it would just be a waste to use it here.   Should I give it a go?   Is there a chance of restoring the originals or should I not waste the time and materials and just try to find replacements?

Thanks.

[Kingman]

1) YES...2) try WD-40 if that don't work!!! 

[Anders]

Are the pots actually rusty ?
Or are they just stuck ?
there's another trick if soaking with de-oxit or wd-40 doesn't work.
Ohhh don't get any wd-40 inside the pot or it will cause problems.
The trick is to heat up the shaft of the pot while trying to break it loose.

Anders

[OldiesButGoodies]

Soldering iron tip to he shaft? Had not heard of that but sounds ingenius. I have an old shortwave radio i may try that on.

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

Are the pots actually rusty ?

I don't think they are rusty, there is none that I see.   Did I say something to give that impression or is that in answer to the WD-40 suggestion?   I'll hit them with DeOxit a few days in a row and if that doesn't solve anything I'll try the soldering iron trick.   That seems like a good idea.   Besides, what have I got to lose?

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

Oh, and thanks all for the suggestions.

[Kingman]

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