[R-390] RE: Spinner knob for R-390

[ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/15/2006 6:30:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
drewmaster813 at hotmail.com writes:
With even gentle cranking the KC counter digit wheels bounce all around
and make a hellacious rattle.  I would not expect the counter to last long
with that kind of abuse.

Have you tried oiling the odometer counter wheels and assembly? I use a 
pinpoint oiler and get in-between all the wheels and shaft and index wheels. Also 
make sure the right-angle drive gears are oiled.  It almost sounds like your 
odometer counter is dry and rattles or squalls when it is turned fast. Try 
lubricating it. It won't hurt the plastic wheels if you get oil on them, just 
lightly wipe off the excess. On several sets that I have taken apart, cleaned and 
put back together and thoroughly oiled the counters they are quiet as a mouse 
when turned fast. I use Mobil-One Synthetic 30W. 73 Todd WD4NGG