11-15-2016, 08:19 AM
I am now starting on the tuning dial mechanism. The first thing I need to deal with is the flexible shaft coupling. The flexing element looks like it might be leather? It is hard and stiff. I am concerned that in this condition, tuning may not be smooth. Any ideas for softening this up would be appreciated. Or should I be looking for a replacement or even rebuilding?
The rest of the mechanism appears to be in good shape. The dial face has some wear in places where it has been rubbing the bezzel. I understand that new repop dials are not available right now. (At least the original looking ones.) So I can live with what I have for now, anyway.
I still need to rewire the lamp sockets, and install a fuse in the power supply. I am planning to install a dropping resistor to drop the line voltage to something closer to 115 vac, unless someone has a better suggestion. A thermistor for inrush protection, maybe?
Thanks for all the advise.
The rest of the mechanism appears to be in good shape. The dial face has some wear in places where it has been rubbing the bezzel. I understand that new repop dials are not available right now. (At least the original looking ones.) So I can live with what I have for now, anyway.
I still need to rewire the lamp sockets, and install a fuse in the power supply. I am planning to install a dropping resistor to drop the line voltage to something closer to 115 vac, unless someone has a better suggestion. A thermistor for inrush protection, maybe?
Thanks for all the advise.
Chris H
N9WHH
