[Hallicrafters] Dial Stringing

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I did an SX-88 tuning gearbox recently also.  tuning feel was a little rough. 
Had every gear out to replace the ball bearings  many of which had developed 
flat spots. Fairly tedious job timing all those  gears so that the cams 
actuate the end stop levers at the precise time  while attempting to maintain the 
correct preload on all the spring loaded  split gears at the same time! I found 
it was easier to install the springs  afterwards rather than attempt to 
assemble spring loaded gears  .

Greg

In a message dated 12/8/2008 12:59:36 P.M. US Eastern  Standard Time, 
k1lky at earthlink.net writes:

On Dec 8, 2008, at 7:05 AM,  Gary wrote:

> What was the most difficult dial stringing job you had  to do and do  
> you have
> any pointers to make it easier.  Experiences not confined to  
> Hallicrafters.

Gary,

I  have not restrung many dial systems, but not long ago I did a  
complete  overhaul on an SX-88 gearbox.  It took quite a while.  I may   
have the most recent experience on that particular  job.

Roy


Roy Morgan
k1lky at earthlink.net
529 Cobb  St.
Groton NY,  13073





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