[radiohenry]

For the dial stringing I might suggest clicking on the portal tab at the top left of the page and then on the lower right click on the Philco Library. Then if you look at the dial stringing information for model 14, 17 etc ( a whole bunch of part #s)I think you will find what you need. Although it is not mentioned or I missed it.The dial stringing for the model 16 code 125 is I think the same as the model 17. If memory serves me correctly the original dial string was 0.060" or 0.065" and something up to .090" has been discussed. If your dial string is not thick enough you will have slipping no matter how tight you make it or how strong the spring is. I found this out on a model 17 which is pretty much a model 16 with less shortwave coverage.
GL,
Henry