[R-390] Re: R-390 digest, Vol 1 #401 - 8 msgs

[DCrespy@aol.com]

Mahlon,

If the gasket is the one that is square on the outside to match the meter 
outside dimensions and round on the inside to match the meter body, you will 
have to pry it out to get a look at the screws that hold the bezels on.  They 
come off easily, especially if you use a little soap to help it slide off.  

The screws are drilled through for the mounting screws, so there will be one 
at each mounting point.  This will be clear when you get the gasket off.  
Some of the screws are conventional right hand thread, while some I have 
found are left hand thread!  So, if they do not come out easily, try turning 
the other way!  

Finally a caution, the glass and its gasket will not be real secure in the 
housing, and will likely come loose after the bezel is removed.  If you have 
the radioactive meters, you have to decide how important it is to you and 
your health to have a perfect paint job.  If you have any doubts, I'd just 
clean it up with windex, as it sits, then mask it precisely and paint.

I hope this helps

73
Harry  KG5LO
Saline, MI:


> I have a pair of 1964-vintage R-390A International meters that need to
> have their bezels re-painted, and I'd like to remove the bezels to do
> this.  It's not obvious to me how the bezels are removed, and I haven't
> pried up the rubber gaskets yet (for fear of tearing them up
> needlessly).  Can anyone offer some advice on this? 
> 
> regards,
> 
> Mahlon - K4OQ
> 



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