[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters Digest, Vol 65, Issue 28

[George Frost]

Joe,have a s40b that I'm parting out and have the cap...George
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> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:33:37 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Joe Connor <joeconnor53 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] S-40B Tuning Cap
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> I'm fixing up this hamfest special. The tuning cap fins in the rear gang 
> are bent, causing reception to cut out on the lowest part of the dial. I 
> haven't been able to straighten them.
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> I located a replacement cap and intend to install that. Any tips or 
> suggestions of things to watch out for? I have never had to replace a 
> tuning cap so I'm looking for some preventive guidance!
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> Also, any tips on how to straighten the bent fins. I'm not adverse to 
> repairing the current cap if that's possible. Visually, everything looks 
> straight. However, it is shorting out on the lower part of the bank (one 
> Band 1, it shorts out at and below 700 khz).
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> As always, thanks for your help.
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>                            Joe Connor
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