This morning I've been attempting to repair some old toys.
Yep, coffee and screwdrivers.
First up was this front truck cab motor. It took six brand new batteries but nada. The wheels won't turn. And then I saw the problem, the drive cog is split and not gripping the driveshaft.
I couldn't get it off so I placed a drop of super glue in the split and left it to dry.
Watch this space.
The cab is from a nice big Radio Shack remote control boxed container truck courtesy of a Holmfirth charity shop. For some reason it reminds me of Gerry Anderson TV shows.
There's a sort of Johnny Speed vibe to the cab and the truck too.
Next in line was Snuggles.
An animatronic pet, Snuggles, like most battery toys, had been discarded with batteries left in.
A little elbow grease, some contact cleaning and Snuggles lives again!
Ernie - or Bert? - had the same trouble.
The bane of collectors.
Leaking batteries.
Thankfully, despite the grisly condition, after a little tinkering, Ernie was singing Old McDonald Had a Farm once more.
Not so Elmo.
Another old kids character - Sesame Street too? - the leakage was so severe that vinegar, WD 40 and Baco-foil just couldn't revive this silent critter's voice box.
Right, now to store them properly. I must remember to take all the batteries out!
How do you handle leakage?
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