[Heathkit] VF-1 part needed

[Bob Macklin]

I think Glen's solution to the Heath friction drive problem is better than
looking for an exact replacement. I have been thinking about the same
solution.

A couple of years ago the similar part in my SB-301 failed. I spent about
$25 to get a replacement from the Heath guy in Benton Harbor. All the Heath
SB series (except may the 104) rigs have the same problem.

My thought was to pinch the o-ring between a couple of brass washers.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Zook" <gzook at yahoo.com>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; "Barry Fox" <foxbw at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] VF-1 part needed


> If you cannot locate a replacement you can make a drive that will work
fine.  Use a piece of either 1/4th inch diameter rod or brass tubing cut to
the proper length and epoxy a rubber grommet of the proper diameter onto the
end.  The grommet will provide sufficient friction to move the dial and will
be smooth tuning as well.  The sides of the grommet go on either side of the
hole in the dial.
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> Glen, K9STH
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> Website:  http://k9sth.com
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> --- On Sun, 9/14/08, Barry Fox <foxbw at comcast.net> wrote:
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> From: Barry Fox <foxbw at comcast.net>
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> I recently acquired a DX-40 which I have refurbished, then a VF-1 to go
with it.  The VF-1 has a dial drive problem, the friction drive (Heath PN
100-M44) has been broken and badly repaired.  Anyone have a junker VF-1 out
there who is willing to part it out?
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