[R-390] Loaded gear tension

[Gordon]

Thanks Norman,
   That is exactly the info I was looking for. I carefully looked at how 
much Load is on the gears before disassembly, So I have a pretty good 
Idea how much is needed.
Thanks for the tip on sanding the sides of the gears. I have my Nikon 
camera all setup and am taking literally HUNDREDS of pictures of 
everything as I go. Remove a Gear.. Take a picture or two, then on to 
the next one and repeat!
I also had already found the link on the net, but thank you for sharing it.
   I AM having fun..  LOL
73,
Gordon


On 4/27/2013 3:46 PM, Norman Ryan wrote:
> 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
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