[R-390] Loaded gear tension

[Norman Ryan]

Hi, Gordon,

I load the gears lightly, just enough to take the backlash out of the gear assembly.  You'll get silky smooth action this way.

If you have the gear assembly apart already, this is a good time to check that the gear faces glide smoothly past each other by taking them apart (mind you don't lose or break the circlips!) and gently filing off any burrs, then lightly oiling the gear faces.

Take your time and make sketches as you go so you don't get in over your head.   Here's a link to a helpful site to guide you through reassembly:
http://militaryradio.com/R390A/R390RFDeck/

Have fun!
Norman

--- On Sat, 4/27/13, Gordon <gordon at n6wk.com> wrote:

> From: Gordon <gordon at n6wk.com>
> Subject: [R-390] Loaded gear tension
> To: "R390A" <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 3:22 PM
> After cleaning all the Gear assembly,
> How much Load do I set the Loaded Gears for?
> Is  2 teeth Load correct?
> I am getting ready to disassemble and Clean these gears, But
> I want all my Ducks lined up before I do.
> I have the instructions with the Step by step, but I don't
> see the Load figure.
> 
> Thanks,
> Gordon
> N6WK
> 
> 
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