[Kenwood] stiff drive control

Fri Jun 19 13:45:12 EDT 2009

I remember the drive control on the.520S I used to have was rather stiff, although never having been to the South Pole, I have no personal knowledge of the stiffness of snakes there.
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From: Neil <neil at ghostdog.com>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>,"Neil" <neil at ghostdog.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 19, 9:41 AM -0700
Subject: [Kenwood] stiff drive control
Hey Kenwood'ers,
The 'Drive' control on my 520 is stiff as a snake at the
South Pole. 
I've had the top cover off, doused the drive chains and
variable cap sections, and bearing, with a reasonably good
electronic parts lube and cleaner, to no avail. Really hard
to adjust. I'm thinking of putting a larger diameter knob on
the shaft, even though that will completely blow this
beauty's fine looks.
I haven't been into the 6146's living room yet. Is there
anything in there that might need attention? I suppose the
plate tuning cap is hiding within...
Is this a common problem with this model?
Much thanks, Neil KH6EAM
 
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