Cleaning pots Little Mark II

[agedhorse]

Is the pot/part still available new? If so, I would just have the pot replaced by a service tech. New part, no more issues.

Yes, the part is available and is inexpensive too.

 

[Drummerboy2]

Yes, the part is available and is inexpensive too.

Yeah, best to just have it replaced. Is this a "Sealed" pot?

 

[agedhorse]

Yeah, best to just have it replaced. Is this a "Sealed" pot?

Yes, a standard 9mm sealed pot.

 

[Drummerboy2]

Yes, a standard 9mm sealed pot.

Just replace it. All problems with it go away.

 

[agedhorse]

Just replace it. All problems with it go away.

Unless somebody lacking the skill and experience destroys the PCB... just sayin’

 

[Drummerboy2]

Unless somebody lacking the skill and experience destroys the PCB... just sayin’

Yes, very true!

 

[Jazzdogg]

Comedy Gold. I sense a change in user title for @agedhorse.

Pseudo expert, eh? SMH.

Apparently "someone" doesn't know what a privilege we TBers enjoy to have @agedhorse in our midst, or how valuable his expertise is to many of us.

 

[Solarmist]

^ Absolutely - he's helped me understand more tech stuff than just about anyone here.

 

[GUY DES ROSIERS]

The notch in the sheet metal is a clearance hole for the anti-rotation tab on the pot. You are correct that it is not a hole in the pot itself.

The factory pots are available, they are not expensive, and is the proper way to repair the amp properly. Otherwise, IMO, you are better off leaving things alone than attempt the Mickey Mouse repair that was suggested. Right now, you have a working amp. I see the results of Mickey Mouse repairs (often suggested by those who simply don’t understand, even if they mean well) and many times it results in a simple, inexpensive repair becoming more expensive.

What ever said agedhorse my positive experience with DeoxIt D5 with my LMT800 is now and for two weeks today positive my pots are scracth free and works just fine.