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Mots of the time coils just don't come untuned, why do you need to turm
them. Another Goldenscrewdriver tech. "Scott Schrader" wrote in message ... try alcohol first for solvent, it should not mangle coil forms. if that doesn't work, a paintbrush with a little bit of acetone is the next step for solvent. Irv Finkleman wrote: K5DH wrote: I am restoring an old Kris 23+ tube-type CB radio. As with most Japanese-made CB gear from that era, the coil slugs are held in place with some sort of glossy white paint-like sealer. How do I dissolve that sealer without damaging the coil forms? I'm unable to budge the slugs with a diddle stick, and I don't want to risk fracturing a slug by trying to force them. 73, Dean K5DH Usually a drop of solvent will loosen them. If the coil forms are plastic it might be a problem, but you can test the solvent on the end of the form first. -- -------------------------------------- Diagnosed Type II Diabetes March 5 2001 Beating it with diet and exercise! 297/215/210 (to be revised lower) 58"/43"(!)/44" (already lower too!) -------------------------------------- Visit my HomePage at http://members.shaw.ca/finkirv/ Visit my very special website at http://members.shaw.ca/finkirv4/ Visit my CFSRS/CFIOG ONLINE OLDTIMERS website at http://members.shaw.ca/finkirv5/ -------------------- Irv Finkleman, Grampa/Ex-Navy/Old Fart/Ham Radio VE6BP Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- If it's a "new economy," why do they want my obsolete old money? |
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