"John Pelham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Jim,
I have a 2B in similar rusty condition. I'd be very interested in learning
your techniques.
73,
John W1JA
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From: "Jim F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "drakelist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 PM
Subject: [drakelist] Drake 2B
"Jim F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Hi
I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B
presentable as my boatanchor receiver.
The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty.
Replaced the DC filter caps
Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors
Repaired rust on the case and front panel
Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted.
Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but
this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum).
Will see if works OK tonight.
And someone must have banged the receiver down on the
main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit.
The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned.
Not serious but annoying.
The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did
last
night :-) wonderful !
If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob
repair and what I used to lube the moving parts,
and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20
years in a damp basement, let me know and I
will post something.
The radio does not look absolutely original,
but I really enjoy looking at it and listening
to it.
If the chassis were not completely pitted I would
meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio,
not restored 2B, but a "user" and a keeper.
Never thought it would look as good as it does.
72,
jim / W1FMR
to be replaced if anyone has any.
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