Hi again,

Yep, phone now works on the new installed line and modular fittings I
did and the terminal screw I fixed inside the network box works good,
too. That screw sitting in vinegar for 4 days also sufficed, clean as a
brand new shiny whistle.

Thanks to all that replied as to the good info. Now I know a little bit
about the phone's inner workings.

If I'd called the local phone company to fix it, I'd still be waiting!

Alan