[AMRadio] A long shot request

[w5jo at brightok.net]

Looking at this knob thing, the knob is made very cheaply and the problem 
began when the capacitor became difficult to turn.  After stripping the 
original screw, the next larger size was installed without enlarging the 
hole.  That cause the collar around the hole to crumble, leaving a gap 
between the edges.

No only that, but the skirt has 4 small holes that fits over little plastic 
tits on the knob then the plastic is melted to hold it against the knob.  3 
of the 4 four had come loose because of deterioration of the plastic, and 
probably use.  Glue took care of that and given about 1/3 of the collar for 
the shaft was missing, I am going to glue the knob to the shaft and forget 
it.  That means to remove the knob, one will have to take the cover off and 
access the set screw on the nylon coupler that interfaces with the metal 
capacitor shaft.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, sometimes, living the the wilds of 
Southern Oklahoma, I tend to overthink a problem and need boundaries to get 
me back on track.    It is a good tuner and designed well but built poorly. 
Kind or reminds me of a Hallicrafters receiver I have and a WRL transmitter.

73,

Jim
W5JO