Open up the PTO case and spray bearings and moving metal with Triflow. Let it soak in, a good way to use the Triflow is direct a heat gun, (Hair dryer) onto the brass parts that rotate, then spray on
David, like bringing up any long dormant hardware, it is best to not try to do 'top speed' right out of the storage box. Turn on a long dormant power supply and let it run all day to reform the elect
Look over the wiring and parts carefully for smoked components, int the stages where you heard sound and saw smoke. You are looking for popped open capacitors as a first priority. Also examine resist
The electronic distributors carry these in the General Cement Co. line of accessories or any wholesale nut and bolt company could get you a few. Carleton Bates, Mouser, or Digikey are likely sources.
I have used aluminum shiny foil in the past for knob inserts. You have to handle the aluminum carefully. Start with a new roll and keep tension on it to avoid wrinkles. Once it is cut and inserted, r
The sealed can relays are more rugged than the typical reed relay that is not encased in a protective can/ shield. They also tend to self magnetize the lever over time. Those are the two first reason
You can check the meter movement by applying momentarily, ohm meter probes to the back terminals of the meter, watching to have proper polarity. (many meters have a + molded into the black back case.
John, I think you are on the correct track to pick a rig like the Omni VI. What is the construction material of the building where you were going to put the attic antenna? If it is wood frame constru
Any ham should be able to remember these factors below, that affect antennas, and determine the cause of high SWR on the 20 meter section. Likely 20m uses all of the conductor of the antenna, plus an
The encoders may have been damaged in the lightning hit, or may have a damaged voltage source, perhaps intermittently. I would replace any filter caps on the voltage supplies to the encoders, check o
Check internal to the radio and see if there are connectors and cable from the screen to an electronics circuit board. With power off, unplug and replug to remove surface oxidation or dust which migh
Rotating a scratchy switch a number of times may remove enough oxide build up to be acceptable. Far better is to use a can of De Oxit and a thin plastic tube to deliver the spray to the contacts in q
On rigs that suddenly die on the bench, check for things like a scrap of wire shorting out something under the chassis. Also, check for good contact on board interconnections by removing power and on
One of the posts mentioned checking to see if the back up battery is fresh (and full voltage). If the coin type batteries or similar are used, they may need replacement in 3 to 7 years depending on t
When using adapter cables that are short you can use brass chain from the bulk roll at the hardware stores to fasten a clamp for the cable onto it, then clamp or screw the other end of the chain to t