see, i would think something like a spill too, however this gunk is all over certain sections only .... i.e. the top row where the bussing modules are, and the bucket where the sub and master modules are. the input module section looks totally clean. unless someone cleaned this area at some point.
frank M. -> did you see this when you looked at this console ? thanks! pete andrews On May 14, 2011, at 8:50 AM, Ike wrote: > Hi Pete, > Looks like a spilled beverage. I would start with distilled water and > see how that goes. Those Molex headers should really be removed and replaced. > Good luck! > Ike > > Ike Zimbel > Zimbel Audio Ltd > 416-720-0887 > www.zimbelaudio.com > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2011-05-13, at 11:14 PM, pete <[email protected]> wrote: > >> hey all - >> so i'm restoring an older series 3c here and after taking out all the >> modules, i'm finding that the backplane has this greasy gunk over some >> sections. (see photos). anyone ever see anything like this in older gear? is >> this some lube or cleaning agent that has transformed into goo after years? >> i'm cleaning this out with q-tips, but it's in the molex connectors as well >> (i'm assuming)... what's the best bet to clean this out thoroughly? Caig? >> >> thanks all... >> -pete >> >> <cleaning1.JPG> >> <cleaning2.JPG> >>
