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How To Remove Dial Pointer - 38-12
#1

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
#2

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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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

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

Richard
#4

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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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#5

Welcome to the Phorum Richard!!!
#6

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
#7

Welcome, Richard Icon_thumbup  Good luck with your 38-12

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org





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