[Heathkit] Stuck coil slug....

[rbethman]

Sandy,

The heat gun approach *may* work.

Another possibility is to unsolder the can from the board, and try 
access from underneath.

Bob - N0DGN

On 10/8/2013 10:28 AM, Alexander N. Gerli wrote:
> Hi, gang,
>
> Working on a radio and I have a coil can with a stuck slug. Won't move even
> with some effort from my trusty alignment hex tool.
>
> So I need some advice on how to loosen that critter. I can't be absolutely
> sure, but I am certain that the slug is not cracked. I thought what I might
> use. I have a nice Wagner heat gun with two settings. If I applied some
> heat to the slug can, would that possibly help get things moving again?
>
> I'd like some advice before I try this (or another recommendation?)
> approach.
>
> 73, Sandy AC1Y
>
>
> Alexander N. Gerli, Sr.
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