[1000mp] Oiling The Tuning Shaft?

[Tom Homewood]

I had to oil both shafts at one time or the other.

I used sewing machine oil and I think WD-40 at one time.

73, Tom, W1TO

2009/1/5  <wjs073 at bellsouth.net>:
> When I first got my used 1000MP I read through the archives on this
> reflector. I noticed a few threads about the tuning shaft freezing up to the
> point where it couldn't be turned. There were suggestions to put a drop of
> oil on the shaft and let it work into the sleeve to free things up.
>
> My MP is in a basement hamshack, where spring and fall humidity levels
> can be relatively high. Is it a good idea to put that drop of oil on the
> shaft
> (and on the sub receiver's tuning shaft) even though there is currently no
> hint of binding? Would Hoppe's Number 9 be suitable? Or is this an urban
> legend- an unnecessary procedure or one that should be avoided?
>
> DE K3AN
>
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