"Jim F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver.
The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a "user" and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------
