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Model 37-116X Project
Chris h
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11-15-2016, 09:19 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.
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Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 10-23-2016, 08:54 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by morzh - 10-23-2016, 09:30 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Radioroslyn - 10-23-2016, 09:38 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 10-24-2016, 08:19 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 10-24-2016, 10:17 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by k9uw - 10-31-2016, 10:40 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-01-2016, 08:31 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-08-2016, 09:23 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by klondike98 - 11-08-2016, 09:25 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-08-2016, 02:25 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by 462ron - 11-08-2016, 05:09 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-09-2016, 09:05 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by 462ron - 11-09-2016, 03:48 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-15-2016, 09:19 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Radioroslyn - 11-15-2016, 01:05 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-15-2016, 06:13 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Ron Ramirez - 11-15-2016, 07:51 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-16-2016, 08:52 AM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-27-2016, 01:49 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by morzh - 11-27-2016, 03:29 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Nathan Slingerland - 11-27-2016, 04:14 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by morzh - 11-27-2016, 04:35 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 11-27-2016, 06:21 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by morzh - 11-27-2016, 06:27 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 12-05-2016, 02:36 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Nathan Slingerland - 12-05-2016, 02:50 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 12-05-2016, 09:52 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Nathan Slingerland - 12-06-2016, 01:33 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 12-06-2016, 02:10 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by Chris h - 06-26-2017, 10:07 PM
RE: Model 37-116X Project - by KCMike - 06-26-2017, 10:25 PM



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