Also possible that the grease in the bearings at the front of the PTO has
hardened up to peanut butter like consistancy.
John K5MO
At 11:41 PM 09/12/2008, Garey Barrell wrote:
Usually a result of the hard rubber "doughnut" behind the dial plate
hardening with age. You can try removing the doughnut and roughening the
"ends" with sandpaper to give a better grip. Some have used automotive
"heater hose" to replace the original. There is a good article on this at
<http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/TechTips/BushingRepair.htm>
73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA
Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
<www.k4oah.com>
Loren McCullough wrote:
Anyone know of a fix for the VFO slipping?
I have taken the knob off and made sure it is all tight against the
bushing when reattaching, but it does slip (just slightly) during regular
movement of the dial.
Loren - WA3WZR
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