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My Antenna is Stuck!
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07-23-2017, 09:04 PM
I use ZoomSpout...
It is a really fantastic oil.. It is just about as fine as pocket watch oil..

Glad you got the antenna sorted out.. I had that issue on a Transoceanic and did too good of a job.. The tip yould not stay extended after cleaning and lubing, Icon_lol

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My Antenna is Stuck! - by Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017, 10:54 AM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by Phlogiston - 07-20-2017, 11:19 AM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by morzh - 07-20-2017, 11:20 AM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017, 12:16 PM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017, 05:18 PM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by sam - 07-20-2017, 08:17 PM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by Paul Philco322 - 07-23-2017, 07:57 PM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by OldRestorer - 07-23-2017, 09:04 PM
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - by Eliot Ness - 07-24-2017, 08:35 AM



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