Opus 7 Radio Bad FM Switch I Need Help

Hello I have a 1957 Blond Telefunken Opus 7 Radio in Nice shape,The FM switch is worn out and will not engage. I have a spare chassis but replacing the whole switch Mechanism I am Told will cost more than it's worth.Can any body tell me if there is a way to replace just the FM switch alone, or are there any other fixes ?  Thanks: D. LaCour Nashville TN

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Dennis,

Do you think that you would be able to loosen the screws on the bottom to see if the FM switch will engage?

When loosening screws and moving the chassis, be careful NOT to shatter the dial glass!

If loosening the chassis solves the problem, you might need to replace the rubber gaskets between the radio chassis and cabinet, to establish enough play so that the switch engages.

Otherwise, this "wear" you're talking about is VERY rare.

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hello dennis, have you tried switch lubricant , comes in an aerosol with an extention tube to allow fluid to get into the contacts , and remove corrosion , usually this is all thats needed , regards maitiu.     

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