Fw: [Boatanchors] HELP! The coil slug is stuck!

[windy10605 at juno.com]

Any lubricant I've tried in the past has always resulted in a worse
problem so I wouldn't go that route. I have used heat successful like in
removing stuck set screws. For example if it's a hex core insert a metal
hex wrench and heat it with a soldering iron, then try it (using pliers).


73 Kees K5BCQ

 
--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bill Pancake <bpancake at mindspring.com>
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 21:16:15 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Subject: [Boatanchors] HELP! The coil slug is stuck!
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<4395514.1120706175923.JavaMail.root at wamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I'd really appreciate any experience-based (preferably successful, :>)
suggestions as to how to "unstick" a iron slug that is inside one of the
rf alignment slug-tuned coils of my Hallicrafters HT-32A transmitter. 
During alignment, I was able to initially move it a half turn or so and
then it froze up. I'm afraid that if I force it, the slug will crack.
What do ya use to "lubricate" the slug exterior (or its cardboard tube)
that won't swell it or turn it to mush? Tnx, Bill, wd0x


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