[Boatanchors] Stiff Heath HX 20 dial drive

[John King]

The Heath HX 20 transmitter, I have , has a very stiff VFO knob and dial drive. I had one that I built about 50 years ago from a kit and I don't remember the dial and VFO drive on that one being as stiff as this one is. Has anyone worked with the HX 20 VFO and dial drive to make it smooth and easy to turn. I don't want to attempt to lubricate it and free it up until I get the benefit of the input of other operators with knowledge and experience with the HX 20 BFO knob and drive assembly.     If you have any input please share it with me. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW