Ekco AC64 tuning reduction drive - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

newlite4 · 25th Jan 2006, 11:41 am

Members may wish to know of problems encountered with the tuning reduction drive on this set. Reduction drives are normally self contained and pose no problems. On the AC64 however, the mechanism is made up of several parts which are completely unprotected from the ravages of time. The assembly had to be completely dismantled to enable a thorough clean and re-lube. Unfortunately, the drive has a tendency to dismantle itself with little provocation

. Reassembly is an art in itself, requiring perfect alignment of the reduction gear within the outer steel frame. It is hard to describe the process of reassembly, all I can do is to show images which indicate how the parts go together. I would say that it is better not to disassemble whenever possible.
Neil

25th Jan 2006, 11:41 am	#1
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,805	Ekco AC64 tuning reduction drive Members may wish to know of problems encountered with the tuning reduction drive on this set. Reduction drives are normally self contained and pose no problems. On the AC64 however, the mechanism is made up of several parts which are completely unprotected from the ravages of time. The assembly had to be completely dismantled to enable a thorough clean and re-lube. Unfortunately, the drive has a tendency to dismantle itself with little provocation . Reassembly is an art in itself, requiring perfect alignment of the reduction gear within the outer steel frame. It is hard to describe the process of reassembly, all I can do is to show images which indicate how the parts go together. I would say that it is better not to disassemble whenever possible. Neil Attached Thumbnails