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it is most likely that the piece the tips ride on (correctly called the contactor armature) has lost the guide pin or the insulators are wearing out causing something to catch. you should replace the entire contactor assembly.
  • Posted 16 Jul 2013 20:03
  • Modified 16 Jul 2013 20:05 by poster
  • By edward_t
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  • South Carolina, United States
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