The Ford Barn

19Fordy · 11-29-2016, 09:19 AM

I posted this photo on an earlier thread. The super thin metal strip on the top of the module has worn away.
What is the function of this strip?
Can it be repaired by using a piece if very thin aluminum or copper foil or gold leaf or metal filled epoxy or something else?
Seems a shame to throw it away. It's expensive and hard to find.
Thank you.

51 MERC-CT · 11-29-2016, 11:31 AM

Sticky aluminum duct tape might do the trick. (Although it may not provide any positive solution to any problem either real or imagined.)

Jack E/NJ · 11-29-2016, 11:44 AM

Yeah, what seems to be the real or imagined problem here that would tempt you to throw it away. Jack E/NJ

Andy · 11-29-2016, 11:47 AM

It may be a ground or something. I have bought conductive paint from Radio Shack. You apply it like glue out of a tube and let it dry. I have fixed shorted out PC boards by cutting out the shorted area and rebuilding with the paint. Bubba would know if it is needed and what to do!

19Fordy · 11-29-2016, 12:36 PM

Jack, the reason why is explained here in thread below. I would like to figure out a way to repair the break in the silver strip shown in the photo. New units cost over $100 if you can find them.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209921
I was hoping this might work.
https://reverb.com/item/2026723-stew...od6UsAsA&pla=1 or silver tape
https://www.amazon.com/TapeCase-Alum...detail-bullets
I would then cover it with a thin coating of clear nail polish.

texas webb · 11-29-2016, 06:35 PM

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Did you ask Bubba about this,probably get an workable answer.

11-29-2016, 11:31 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Can this module be fixed? Sticky aluminum duct tape might do the trick. (Although it may not provide any positive solution to any problem either real or imagined.) __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

11-29-2016, 11:44 AM	#3
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,180	Re: Can this module be fixed? Yeah, what seems to be the real or imagined problem here that would tempt you to throw it away. Jack E/NJ

11-29-2016, 11:47 AM	#4
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,779	Re: Can this module be fixed? It may be a ground or something. I have bought conductive paint from Radio Shack. You apply it like glue out of a tube and let it dry. I have fixed shorted out PC boards by cutting out the shorted area and rebuilding with the paint. Bubba would know if it is needed and what to do!

11-29-2016, 12:36 PM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,067	Re: Can this module be fixed? Jack, the reason why is explained here in thread below. I would like to figure out a way to repair the break in the silver strip shown in the photo. New units cost over $100 if you can find them. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209921 I was hoping this might work. https://reverb.com/item/2026723-stew...od6UsAsA&pla=1 or silver tape https://www.amazon.com/TapeCase-Alum...detail-bullets I would then cover it with a thin coating of clear nail polish. Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-29-2016 at 12:54 PM.

11-29-2016, 06:35 PM	#6
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Can this module be fixed? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Did you ask Bubba about this,probably get an workable answer.