Topband: Need Some Help with an HF 2V

[n2ouv at optonline.net]

Hello to the list,

I was given an old butternut HF 2V with the 160 meter coil from a ham friend of mine. It has 2 problems right off the bat I need ask the list about. The first is the 200pf door knob caps on 160 meter assy. have separated. They are not broken or cracked the plates just came unfastened from the ceramic portion. I am wondering if this can be repaired? I'm trying to avoid buying them as I know they're pricey.

The next problem is that my freinds XYL became annoyed with the antenna and dragged it along the ground apperantly by the 40 meter coil. The 40 meter coil got streched out and I can't determine exactly how many turns its supposed to have. I can easily rewind it if I know the amount of turns.

Wondering if someone on the list has this antenna and could take a peek for me and let me know.

TIA and 73,

Joe N2OUV