[Vintage-Radio] Two more HRO questions

[Jim Hill]

At 11:07 AM 11/29/2004 -0800, you wrote:
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>Jim Hill wrote:
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>>Years ago, there was an article written in the Old Timers Bulletin (AWA) by
>>Bill Fisette (sp??) about removing HRO dials.  i just remember the main
>>points.  Basically, he removed the center black knob while the dial was still
>>installed by reaching behind somehow, then fabricated a wheel puller using
>>some strong cord and ?? and pulled the dial off, upset and all.
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>Here is something I found about this at <http://www.io.com/~nielw/Hint.htm>:
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>I haven't tried it yet (I want to get all of the operational problems 
>solved before moving on to the cosmetic aspects), but I will post my results.
>

You found the approach I remembered, but from a different source.  If you 
try this approach and want to see the rear of the PW dial or the front with 
the black center knob removed before starting, let me know.  I bought a 
dial and gearbox , NC-100 style (input and output shaft inline, instead of 
right angle) thru ebay, and the dial is loose and easily removed.  I'll use 
my digital camera and send the images to you as attachments.

Your question leads to another one involving gummy grease in the gearbox, 
but I'll make it a separate post.
73's Jim w6ivw