1987 4runner DLX, 22RE, Turn signals somewhat tight after 34 years.

Q: what to lube the lever with and NOT compromise the viability in actually working. I've destroyed electrical items(keyboard foot pedal switch) using WD40...

Any ideas how to make the lever move up and down (right--middle-left turn)...have you actually used this?

Have to gently use now, hard push and its likely to snap off...
Most all components are old. Had to install a rube Goldberg horn button-hot wire from battery to a 60's horn to dash button as the steering wheel center actuator failed for pressing the horn

Appreciate a lubrication recommendation;
thanks
scott

 

White lithium grease?

 

Silicon dielectric grease. Works for lube, and if gets on the contacts, it won't prevent conduction.

I put a dab into every electrical connector I open. Plug wires, headlight plugs, just generally every connector. Keeps water, dirt, crud, and corruption out. Should do as well for your situation.

Good luck!
Pat☺

 

I do the same, it’s like franks hot sauce

 

I use this stuff, just as effective as dielectric grease. I use it on o-rings too, automotive & home plumbing. Food grade lubricant.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

If it's THAT stiff it might be worth pulling the steering wheel and column cover and properly cleaning out the old grease, cleaning the detent balls, etc. you don't want to break it and have to source out a whole new assembly. There are still stalks available, but that's only if the knob at the end where you turn the headlights on comes apart.

 

Since I live on a dirt road, every once in a while I have to clean dust out of the electrics. I use "CRC QD Contact Cleaner" to clean the dust out of the contacts (it's plastic safe and you can get it from Home Depot). Then I follow up with a spray of DeoxIT D5 to give some light lubrication and further clean the contacts.

 

thanks for the tip....