[R-390] backlash on R390A

[Jon]

Hi Folks,

This weekend was a crash course on the RF Deck. After reviewing the
manual(s) and Chuck's video, I finally got enough nerve to take out the
deck. Two things I immediately noticed. First the spring for the Oldham
Coupler is missing - gone. No I did not do it - really. Also on one of the
slug racks a tension spring is also missing. These especially the former
might be the perpetrator of why I'm seeing so much backlash. I'm now at the
mercy of finding parts. I don't necessary like that feeling but it goes
along with repairing/restoring boatanchors I guess. I noticed www.atc-us.com
<http://www.atc-us.com>  is selling a deck for $35. I'm thinking I might
need the gears and clamps depending on what I find. Does anyone have much
experience dealing with this company? Is there anybody in the group that
could sell me an anti-backlash and tension spring(s)? Being always the
optimism, I feel good that this may solve the problem.
PS: While cleaning the dirt off the chassis where the RF deck was I noticed
a message scribed into the metal. It read "Bud was here 30 Nov 69"   Bud if
you're out there thanks for serving and God bless you!
73's
Jon,KB1DC