[rck46]

I have finished a recap of this radio and am having problems with the dial mechanism and the coupler between the dial mechanism and the tuning capacitor.  The dial mechanism has the magnetic tuning feature.

I have attached a picture of the coupler.  The rubber portion is deteriorated and the shaft openings are not aligned.  I inserted two bolts in the coupler shaft openings to show the misalignment of the coupler.  Is there any reason these shafts should be offset like this?  Has anyone rebuilt one of these couplers?  I am considering rebuilding the coupler by removing the old rivets, replacing them with new screws, washers and nuts, and replacing the rubber piece so the shafts align.

The dial mechanism is removed from the chassis and the plastic dial does not rotate when turning the dial knob.  All the gears turn but the dial does not rotate.  I have lubricated the mechanism with no success.  Is there a trick here or something I am missing?

Thanks, Bob

Thanks, Bob