How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - Printable Version

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How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - RQuam - 05-01-2015

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.

Richard

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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - Ron Ramirez - 05-01-2015

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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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - RQuam - 05-01-2015

Thanks, Ron. That worked. I was being too careful before.

Richard

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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - Ron Ramirez - 05-02-2015

Nothing wrong with being too careful - that is preferred to the "bull in a china shop" method. Good luck!

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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - klondike98 - 05-02-2015

Welcome to the Phorum Richard!!!

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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - RQuam - 05-02-2015

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.

Richard

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RE: How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12 - Eric Adams - 05-02-2015

Welcome, Richard   Good luck with your 38-12

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