[1000mp] Oiling The Tuning Shaft: Follow-Up

[wjs073 at bellsouth.net]

Based on the earlier replies here I went ahead and oiled both tuning shaft mechanisms, using Hoppe's #9 Lubricating Oil (NOT one of their gun cleaner/solvent products!). It is described as a pure, light weight lubricant. I used a piece of 1 x 3 wood to prop up the front of the radio so the oil would work its way down into the shaft sleeve. I applied one drop on the main VFO shaft at the point where it goes into the sleeve and started turning the shaft. I could feel it get a bit easier to turn after about 10 seconds. After about 30 seconds I applied the second drop and turned the shaft some more. I repeated this procedure on the sub VFO shaft. In this case there was no noticeable change in the drag before and after oiling it.

My thanks to all who commented.

K3AN
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