[winston763]

I never had a end plate to hold down the rotor shaft to my knowledge.  It worked fine before i did this "deconstruction".   I notice when i touch the back of the gangs, only the high frequency set do not give a electric connection. I checked both wires from that gang to the coils and there is continuity so i don't know what that means.  I can't tune the antenna but i can tune the oscillators.  I am at a lost.  I received Steve Davis's bottom trim but i want to get the radio working before i concentrate on the cabinet.  I'm frustrated to say the least.  Thanks for the ideas and encouragement.  Rich