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Hi , I picked up a Philco 90 this weekend and in checking it out I find the tuning cap is stuck in the fully closed position. When turning the knob the the dial moves and there is a click noise but the cap itself doesn't move. it's almost as if it was turned all the way to one end too much and became undone.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Henry
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The caps in these radios are readily disassembled upon taking the dial assembly off. There is a couple of clips that hold the rotor down. See if it simply gummed up.
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Check the set screw on the dial.
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Thanks for the tips.
Henry
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Check the set screw on the dial.
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After a couple of tries being careful not to strip the screw head .... I can adjust the tuning cap! I'm really glad cause I didn't want to remove it.
Thanks again for the assist.
Henry