[ICOM] IC-765 Repair Question

[Donald Sanders]

That is the same problem I had with the IC735 and the same fix.

Healthfully yours,
                          Don W4BWS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr at k3lr.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 3:06 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] IC-765 Repair Question


> Hi Rick!
>
> This is a common problem, but is easy to fix.
>
> Remove the knob and the rotary encoder. Remove the 4 mounting screws. If
you
> have the service manual it will be easier to figure out how to do this.
>
> Once you have it out of the radio (remove the LEDs be unscrewing two
> screws). You will see the front cover pops off. Then remove the "E" keeper
> at the end of the shaft. Remove the shaft and clean the old grease off of
> everything. I use isopropyl alcohol with q tips.
>
> Put new grease on the shaft and reassemble. It will work like new!
>
> 73!
> Tim K3LR
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On
> Behalf Of rmintz at rochester.rr.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 3:01 PM
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ICOM] IC-765 Repair Question
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> During Sweepstakes the main tuning knob on my IC-765 became very
> difficult to turn. The knob turns smoothly but requires much more
> effort than ever before. It has always been consistant and needing
> minimal effort. The problem in not a function of the brake adjustment.
> Also there are no spots that indicate a bad bearing.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Rick W1TY
>
>
>
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