[R-390] RF Deck Removal and Questions

[Alex Hopper]

Hello All,

Following my manual, I carefully removed the font panel on my R-390/URR
(non-A) last night.  I am at a point where I would like to begin the
process of removing the RF deck.

How exactly is the green gear intended to 'operate'.  While the RF deck was
still in place last night, I attempted to affix the green gear to it's post
to the right of the KC change gear.  The green gear still moved in this
position when the KC change was rotated.  Does the green gear work by
locking the entire tuning mechanism only after the RF deck is removed?

What other pitfalls should I look out for?  Reading the manual makes the
process of replacing the RF deck sound MUCH more difficult.  Is meshing the
gears back together as complex as it sounds?

Finally, when the deck is out I would like to replace at least a few rather
rusty and tired looking springs on the slug racks.   Is there a specific
spring size/tension I should be looking for?

Thanks,
-Alex