[Johnson] Re: White Knob Marker for Johnson Knobs

[Mahlon Haunschild]

Gary,

The knobs with the white pin on the face of the knob (Ranger/Valiant) 
use a 1/4" length of the rod; knobs with the pin in the rear 
(Thunderbolt) use a 1/2" length (I have original examples of both). 
Both lengths are finished lengths.  I use an X-Acto razor saw and miter 
box to cut the pins.  Cut the ends square, buff out the saw marks, then 
very slightly round the edges of the cut ends, then insert into the 
knobs.  My original Thunderbolt pin isn't beveled, neither are my 
Valiant pins.

They should be a nice press fit into the knobs.  Don't use cement unless 
you have to; ordinarily friction is sufficient to hold the pins in.  If 
not, rough up the portion of the pin that goes into the knob a bit with 
a knife.

Go slowly while you are doing this; you don't want to damage a knob.

New indicator pins go a long way towards restoring the appearance of 
these transmitters.

regards,

Mahlon - K4OQ
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> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:45:59 -0600
> From: "Gary H. Harmon Jr." <gharmon at idworld.net>
> Subject: [Johnson] White Knob Marker for Johnson Knobs
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> Hobby Shops / PLASTRUCT / # 90861 / 125 in by 3.2 mm round / 5 pieces / cat
> nr MR-125 / $2.00
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> I've used this stuff before for other repairs and it's great stuff.  It cuts
> easily and a drop of cement should ensure it stays in the knob.
> 
> After the knob is installed how far from the panel is the white marker?  I
> am also assuming the outer end of the white marker is cut at an angle to
> correspond with the panel?
> 
> 73, gary
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