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How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12
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05-01-2015, 10:15 PM
Could someone give me advice on how to remove the dial pointer on a Philco 38-12? The pointer needs to come off so I can remove and clean smoker residue from the tuning capacitor.

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05-01-2015, 10:19 PM
It just pulls off. You may have to twist it back and forth a bit (carefully, while holding the tuning condenser plates fully meshed; that is, closed) but it should just pull off. In case of corrosion, do be careful...
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05-01-2015, 10:24 PM
Thanks, Ron. That worked. I was being too careful before.

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05-02-2015, 07:58 AM
Nothing wrong with being too careful - that is preferred to the "bull in a china shop" method. Icon_wink Good luck! Icon_thumbup
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05-02-2015, 09:45 AM
Welcome to the Phorum Richard!!!
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05-02-2015, 11:48 AM
Thanks, Bob. I originally joined a couple years ago but didn't visit the forum for several months. Then, when I tried to log on, I had forgotten my password and couldn't get a new one because my email address had changed. So...I rejoined.

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05-02-2015, 12:57 PM
Welcome, Richard Icon_thumbup  Good luck with your 38-12
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