[R-390] R390A RF deck rebuild

[Barry]

>I have been trying to clean and rebuild the RF deck on my 390a and I have a
> problem. The clutch on step 16 of Scott Seickels rebuild instruction was
> completely gummed up so like a dummy I took it apart to clean it. Is there
> any instructions on how to reassemble it and are there adjustments. I 
> can't
> get it to compress enough to get the ring back on and lock.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob     WC0D

Bob,

I did this to the clutches on two of my R390As.  As I recall, it wasn't 
really all that difficult.  What I do remember is that there are alternating 
hole patterns (one side is round, the other side is elongated).  I 
reassembled these in alternating patterns.

The other thing is not to apply any lubrication to the plates.  It will make 
them too sticky.  Dry worked best for me.

As for the compression springs, they are a bit tricky but not all that 
difficult.  Keep trying.  I don't have any RF decks handy to look at the 
assembly but I recall that it's not all that complicated.

Keep us posted.  Perhaps others will chime in with more/better advice.

Barry - N4BUQ