[R-390] R390A restoration.. x 2

[Optonline]

Hi All!


First off.. Thanks for all the notes of encouragement..
I think I'm going to save them for future reference when I get to the RF 
deck. That is a disaster!

I've received a few questions regarding my cleaning.. well, nothing too 
complicated.
Simple-Green is tough to beat when it comes to cleanup. I use this with a 
small brush and q-tips to help cut the dirt up. Then using distilled water 
(my water is really hard), I carefully "wash" the "goop" off the module. 
This usually takes a few iterations.. Lather, Rinse, repeat.. :)  Be very 
careful to not "bathe" the coil stock in the IF transformers. Yes, it is 
clean under the cans too (this is done last). Patience and elbow grease.

After cleanup, I take a soft cloth (T shirts work great) and rub (gently) 
with a small bit of Nevr Dull, being careful to not remove the alodine 
coating.

Once complete, I bake the entire module in a small convection oven for 2 
hours at roughly 130-150 degrees to bake out any residual moisture. Viola.. 
This took most of Sunday to accomplish.


I had a few minutes at work this afternoon, and ordered a boatload of 
Sprague Orange-Drop's in anticipation a recapping I'm sure is inevitable. 
FYI, Allied Electronics was the cheapest. My bill for the SOD's was roughly 
$50, and I purchased enough to recap both rigs twice over, and keep a few 
spares of each in stock.

I'm working on a Stainless order, it's easier to just replace the cruddy 
nuts, bolts, and washers then rack up the fingers polishing 4-40 screws!


Steve