Posts: 4,429
Threads: 418
Joined: Jun 2011
City: Boston
State, Province, Country: Massachusetts
Yes friends my antenna is stuck in the lowered position, a GE Superadio. I have freed some sections so I have it partially out. I have sprayed with some contact cleaner and cleaned some scum off the sections I can get at.
There are a couple of sections still not free to extend, I have tried to shoot some lube in and let sink in to free up, I also use a rubber type jar opener which can help get a better grip when pulling, I do not wish to pull too hard or bend it.
I am also a bit leary of collapsing it as it has been a struggle to get it extended, I was wondering if there is a preferred lubricant? Any had a similar problem?
Thanks.
Paul
Tubetalk1
Posts: 2,118
Threads: 112
Joined: Jun 2010
City: Medford OR (OR what?)
Viagra? - - But I wouldn't know.
"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
Posts: 16,476
Threads: 573
Joined: Oct 2011
City: Jackson
State, Province, Country: NJ
Is it the telescopic type? typically there is no lubricant needed, they are chrome plated.
This said......Deoxit Fader Lube might work.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
Posts: 4,429
Threads: 418
Joined: Jun 2011
City: Boston
State, Province, Country: Massachusetts
(07-20-2017, 11:19 AM)Phlogiston Wrote: Viagra? - - But I wouldn't know.
I had tried to be polite on this post, and thought I may be opening myself up for this. There were a few other wordings I thought about.....................I tried to be a good boy.
Mike, there is some crud of some type on the antenna that I have cleaned up, it may have been a bit dirty or moist when closed up and then well how many years went by befor I got the thing. I am going to see if the thing will fully telescope. I like that word.
All suggestions appreciated.
Paul
Tubetalk1
Posts: 4,429
Threads: 418
Joined: Jun 2011
City: Boston
State, Province, Country: Massachusetts
May have solved the problem, I took a non scratch scouring pad, cleaned the antenna with some De Oxit on the pad, lubed antenna, repeated, and it seems to function well.
Even got the last sections extnded, the test will be closing for a while and then pulling out.
Paul
Tubetalk1
Posts: 2,573
Threads: 337
Joined: Jun 2013
City: lawrenceville nj
Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift
mafiamen2
Posts: 4,429
Threads: 418
Joined: Jun 2011
City: Boston
State, Province, Country: Massachusetts
A friend of mine in my club suggested this oil for lubrication on antenna or other radio parts, any one use it?
http://www.manventureoutpost.com/product...E3EALw_wcB
Apparently for firearms, but sounds good.
Paul
Tubetalk1
Posts: 4,106
Threads: 310
Joined: Nov 2013
City: Kings Park NY
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, 
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
Posts: 3,148
Threads: 56
Joined: Apr 2011
City: Lexington, KY
I'd say either Hoppes or ZoomSpout oil would be a good addition to have around. You might be able to find one of them locally or on Amazon to save on shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/ounce-Zoom-spout-...pout+oiler
https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Lubricatin...hoppes+oil
Note: the ZoomSpout seems to come in a few different formulations, the link above is one I use for general lubrication, but I'm not sure if it is the same as Kirk uses.
John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)
|
|
Recent Posts
|
|
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
|
| Today I've been reading through the site trying to learn more about this radio. I also soldered the lose power cord cabl...osanders0311 — 08:24 PM |
|
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
|
| Thanks David! I do have that same later prodution model 610 schematic. I've also studied the Philco service bulletins fo...Tubester — 08:12 PM |
|
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
|
| Some info from Beitmans says late production. David David — 06:06 PM |
|
Restoring Philco 96
|
| Oh wow! Just found this thread. Brings me back to early days on this phorum. I did a 96 back in 2017. Thread here:
...rfeenstra — 06:05 PM |
|
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
|
| Thanks for the replies. It's not the really the hum that I am after. Just trying to understand why only the shortwave ba...Tubester — 04:01 PM |
|
Restoring Philco 96
|
| 70 and 90 are Superhets, but at least the 2x45 model of 90 uses the Plate detector (and so does 70).
Also the Atwaters,...morzh — 03:28 PM |
|
Restoring Philco 96
|
| Morzh, Prayers for your mom. I am sure that there was enough pain living through the Holocaust as a child. I pray dail...MrFixr55 — 02:19 PM |
|
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
|
| Hi Dan,
Divide and conquer. First off trry to differentiate between 60Hz and 120 Hz hum. 120 Hz hum has a higher pit...MrFixr55 — 01:49 PM |
|
Restoring Philco 96
|
| Yes, other than takin a toll on your back, they are undeed way more repair friendly than many other Philcos.
To me, som...morzh — 01:04 PM |
|
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
|
| If the wires look like they were this way from the factory (very neat and very dull soldering joints), I'd leave them be...morzh — 12:58 PM |
|
Who's Online
|
| There are currently no members online. |
|
 
|
![[-]](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/bootbb/collapse.png "[-]")
