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sobell1980 · 5th Nov 2017, 10:07 pm

Well it's a been a while since I last posted but that doesn't mean I've not had a little wireless project on the go here and there. So, this lovely old console wireless hit the bench a few months ago. I've recapped it and have the electrolytics still to do. Today I attempted to restring the tuning gang but I've failed. Partly due to the fact the tuning gang was part seized so no amount of attempts of replacing the drive cord would have worked. I have struggled like you would not believe to tie the cord to the spring on the drum and keep the right tension at the same time. If anyone has any pointers on a procedure for this? This is my first attempt at this . I measured the correct length and used the correct type cord. I think its a technique im falling down on. Any help as ever greatly appreciated.
Dave.

5th Nov 2017, 10:07 pm	#1
sobell1980 Octode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 1,241	Murphy A188C repair. Well it's a been a while since I last posted but that doesn't mean I've not had a little wireless project on the go here and there. So, this lovely old console wireless hit the bench a few months ago. I've recapped it and have the electrolytics still to do. Today I attempted to restring the tuning gang but I've failed. Partly due to the fact the tuning gang was part seized so no amount of attempts of replacing the drive cord would have worked. I have struggled like you would not believe to tie the cord to the spring on the drum and keep the right tension at the same time. If anyone has any pointers on a procedure for this? This is my first attempt at this . I measured the correct length and used the correct type cord. I think its a technique im falling down on. Any help as ever greatly appreciated. Dave.