I like Colin's idea of mounting the caps vertically and using right angle
couplers. That would solve the problems for the caps but not for the roller
inductor. Sprockets and a chain would work for it. If anyone has 2 right
angle drives I really like to buy them from you.
Bob W6TR
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin Lamb" <k7fm@teleport.com>
To: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Shaft Misalignment Solutions
> Hi Bob:
>
> I have an amp with sprockets and a chain and it works well. Even use it
> on a bandswitch. You can spread a 18- control over 270 or 360 degrees.
>
> Also, another way that works well and is simple, but not easy to retrofit,
> is to put the variable component vertical and use a right angle coupler.
> Alignment is pretty easy that way.
>
> 73, Colin K7FM
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