Tuning knob "securing clip" removal - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

frglee21 · 21st Jan 2012, 6:03 pm

I'm sorry, I don't know the correct name for this type of clip.

Does anyone know how to remove them without causing damage?

Could it be that the tuning knob - and volume control knob - should slide off their shafts without removing the clips?

Regards, Lee.

Darren-UK · 21st Jan 2012, 6:21 pm

Yes, the knob should just pull off/go on the shaft with the clip in place.

If you want to remove the clip and don't have the proper tool, look at the attached image. Hold the clip securely, but not too tightly, at the points marked with the x's with pliers. Turn the clip anticlockwise whilst at the same time pulling the clip off the knob spigot. When the clip is close to leaving the spigot, dispense with the pliers and finish removal by hand.

When refitting the clip, do so as per your image ie with the gap in the clip at approximately 90deg to the gaps in the knob spigot (the clip should simply push on). Logic says the that clip should be fitted with its and the spigot's gaps aligned, but if you do that the spigot will close up too much and make the knob difficult to refit. There's also the risk of the spigot breaking next time the knob is removed.

frglee21 · 21st Jan 2012, 7:14 pm

Thank You Darren,

I think a drop a penetrating oil might be in order as the clips won't turn and the knobs certainly won't pull off the shafts.

I shall report back!

Best Wishes, lee.

frglee21 · 23rd Jan 2012, 1:58 pm

Penetrating oil did the trick, allowing me to remove the clips from the control knobs/wheels; though one side of one spigot broke off in the process.

One knob is cracked all the way from the centre to the outside - and was cracked when I got the FB10 - so probably, this was bound to happen.

Thank You again Darren.

Best Wishes, Lee.

Tim · 23rd Jan 2012, 6:05 pm

Screwdriver into the gap in orientation shown and twist slightly to open the clip while holding it , then rotate knob to ease off(with third hand).

frglee21 · 23rd Jan 2012, 9:57 pm

Hello Tim,

Thank You for that. I did try your screwdriver tip first but the clips seemed to be "stuck" to the spigots.

As I say, penetrating oil freed the clips and they did come off albeit with damage to one of the spigots, though it may already have been broken.

Best Wishes, Lee.

21st Jan 2012, 6:03 pm	#1
frglee21 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 160	Tuning knob "securing clip" removal I'm sorry, I don't know the correct name for this type of clip. Does anyone know how to remove them without causing damage? Could it be that the tuning knob - and volume control knob - should slide off their shafts without removing the clips? Regards, Lee. Attached Thumbnails

21st Jan 2012, 6:21 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Tuning knob "securing clip" removal Yes, the knob should just pull off/go on the shaft with the clip in place. If you want to remove the clip and don't have the proper tool, look at the attached image. Hold the clip securely, but not too tightly, at the points marked with the x's with pliers. Turn the clip anticlockwise whilst at the same time pulling the clip off the knob spigot. When the clip is close to leaving the spigot, dispense with the pliers and finish removal by hand. When refitting the clip, do so as per your image ie with the gap in the clip at approximately 90deg to the gaps in the knob spigot (the clip should simply push on). Logic says the that clip should be fitted with its and the spigot's gaps aligned, but if you do that the spigot will close up too much and make the knob difficult to refit. There's also the risk of the spigot breaking next time the knob is removed. Attached Thumbnails

21st Jan 2012, 7:14 pm	#3
frglee21 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 160	Re: Tuning knob "securing clip" removal Thank You Darren, I think a drop a penetrating oil might be in order as the clips won't turn and the knobs certainly won't pull off the shafts. I shall report back! Best Wishes, lee.

23rd Jan 2012, 1:58 pm	#4
frglee21 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 160	Re: Tuning knob "securing clip" removal Penetrating oil did the trick, allowing me to remove the clips from the control knobs/wheels; though one side of one spigot broke off in the process. One knob is cracked all the way from the centre to the outside - and was cracked when I got the FB10 - so probably, this was bound to happen. Thank You again Darren. Best Wishes, Lee.

23rd Jan 2012, 6:05 pm	#5
Tim Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,307	Re: Tuning knob "securing clip" removal Screwdriver into the gap in orientation shown and twist slightly to open the clip while holding it , then rotate knob to ease off(with third hand). Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Nothing is as dangerous as being too modern;one is apt to grow old fashioned quite suddenly." Last edited by Tim; 23rd Jan 2012 at 6:11 pm.

23rd Jan 2012, 9:57 pm	#6
frglee21 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 160	Re: Tuning knob "securing clip" removal Hello Tim, Thank You for that. I did try your screwdriver tip first but the clips seemed to be "stuck" to the spigots. As I say, penetrating oil freed the clips and they did come off albeit with damage to one of the spigots, though it may already have been broken. Best Wishes, Lee.