[CW] Vibroplex Champion Question

[Gary H. Harmon, Jr.]

Joe, the arm is centered in the north/south axis but not in the east/west
axis.  The little bump is hitting near the rear edge of the roller.

 

It is working fine but looks funny......not plumb, level, and square.  

 

I think what I have is a Lightning arm assembly in my Champion bug.

 

Life is complicated at times.  lol

 

73,

 

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From: cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Pontek Sr
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2019 2:22 PM
To: cw at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [CW] Vibroplex Champion Question

 

Hi, Gary. 

I am not sure why some think it should be in the enter, but it should be a
bit above or below the center, 
thus causing the roller in the single post roller damper to actually rotate
a bit.  The lever height should 
be adjusted for correct contact position only! 

The Lightning uses a double post supported bar that has the damper suspended
below.  One Zhephyr 
I am currently restoring has a damper roller supported by a "U" shaped
channel, 

I believe yours is a solid post with a notch and the roller is in that
notch.  The small rotation keep it 
from wearing a spot/notch in one place. 

73, Joe, K8JP/K5 - V31JP 

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