[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters Digest, Vol 61, Issue 48

[George Frost]

Ed good luck,I'll pick one up next week and I'll more than likely will be 
looking for parts so keep the names...George
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>   1. Re: Tuning Knob Set Secrews (Rod)
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> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:15:35 -0600
> From: "Rod" <rodk0eqh at wbsnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Tuning Knob Set Secrews
> To: "Rich Evans" <rlevans at enter.net>, <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
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> Using "Service Solvent" to soften up the cemet used to lock the threads, 
> let
> it set a while, then using
> proper size allen/bristol tool heat -it- up with solder gun/iron.  Works 
> on
> lotsa stuff for me.
>
> Rod
> K0EQH
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> From: "Rich Evans" <rlevans at enter.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:17 AM
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Tuning Knob Set Secrews
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>>I am faced with a similar problem on three, maybe more, boatanchors,
>> concerning the main tuning knob set screws.
>> Previous owners were apparently not aware of the applied-heat trick to
>> break
>> loose the set screws, whether Bristol
>> or Allen or straight.
>>
>> These frustrated guys drilled out the screw, thus destroying the thread.
>> The
>> only solution I can see is to tap the
>> holes for a #10. I guess it will be 32 tpi; I can't find anything finer.
>> In
>> fact I can't find any #10 set screws. I could
>> make my own carefully in a vice, I suppose.
>>
>> So, what have any of you done to solve this problem?  Specifically, a
>> 75A4,
>> SX-101, R-390A  (maybe 2).
>> Thanks as always.
>>
>> Rich Evans  W3FYD  Sellersville, Pa.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:15:02 -0800
> From: Edward B Richards <zuu6k at juno.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] need parts
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> Hi All;
>
> I am reconditioning a Hammarlund Super-Pro model SP-200, also known as
> BC-1004-C. I need several parts. Is anyone out there parting out a radio
> that may have the parts I need. Not necessarily a Super-Pro. The parts
> needed:
>
> 1. 3 each small knobs, 1-1/8" in diameter with the metal pointer.
>
> 2. 2 each large tuning knobs 1-5/8" in diameter.
>
> 3. The short shaft extension for the crystal phasing control.
>
> I have a large 2-1/2" national knob with a removable metal ring, to
> trade.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Ed  K6UUZ
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