Date:         Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:54:08 -0800
Reply-To:     John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
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From:         John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
Organization: University of California Santa Barbara
Subject:      Re: air flow meter cleaning
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net>
In-Reply-To:  <47AA7705.30809@verizon.net>
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Thanks Mike,

I ended up using the Contact Cleaner, and compressed air, it certainly
didn't harm anything and some driving should tell if it improved the
high speed missing or cut-out that I have been experiencing.

-john


Mike Collum wrote:
> I don't see where anyone has answered your question, John, so I'll
> first tell you what I did.
>
> On my '84 7 passenger, the AFM wiper track was dirty but not worn
> through.  I used an eraser to clean the track (5 years ago) and it has
> worked fine ever since.
>
> Based on the materials found therein, I don't see why any kind of
> electrical contact cleaner wouldn't work.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> John Goubeaux wrote:
>> Can any of the electronic experts tell me what is best to use to clean
>> the contacts on the air flow meter?
>>
>> Is CRC  QD Contact Cleaner  or CRC QD Electric Cleaner suitable?  or
>> will either suffice?
>>
>> The descriptions for the myriad of products that CRC makes in this area
>> are beyond me and there does appear to be a difference between these
>> two.
>> Am I splitting hairs ?  It would however suck though to melt the plastic
>> on a part b/c it was not suitable.
>>
>> help navigating this dilemma is appreciated  !!
>>
>> -john
>>