[R-390] RF subchassis separation
Mark Richards
mark.richards at massmicro.com
Tue Mar 4 10:37:51 EST 2014
Possible solution found - and without panel separation.
1. Drilled a small hole adjacent to the base of the shaft and at an
approx. 45 degree angle.
2. Inserted steel pin material through the hole and (hopefully)
into the screw head.
3. Hold the pin steady, rotate the shaft carefully, and hope that
nothing slips.
4. When tight, cut off excess pin material.
Photos here:
http://kumichan.net/private/03-04-2014-10-22-24.png
http://kumichan.net/private/03-04-2014-10-22-43.png
It seemed to me that the screw was binding and I was of course terribly
concerned that, already weakening its soft metal with a hole, it would
simply snap off. But the screw appeared to stay put while the shaft
turned (I treated with some penetrating oil first).. either that or the
pin material and slight rotation of the shaft bound up behind the panel
in sufficient quantity to pull the pin tighter to the aluminum plate.
Whatever.
The result is not pretty, and certainly not stock, but the post appears
to be steady (gear assembly will test this).
/K1MGY
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