10-25-2012, 09:27 PM
Probably one of the rotating plates on the tuning capacitor is rubbing against the stationary
plates. (Rotor shorting stator) If you slip a piece of paper between each pair you will find out which one is touching when the paper "grabs". It is most commonly the first or last plate of each section that is involved, and the cure is to ever so slightly bend the rotor in the opposite direction. Also, this exercise will dislodge any dust or foreign mater that could give the same symptoms. Works 99% of time.
plates. (Rotor shorting stator) If you slip a piece of paper between each pair you will find out which one is touching when the paper "grabs". It is most commonly the first or last plate of each section that is involved, and the cure is to ever so slightly bend the rotor in the opposite direction. Also, this exercise will dislodge any dust or foreign mater that could give the same symptoms. Works 99% of time.
