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11th Jul 2014, 4:56 pm
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Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK.
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Ekco CR72 car radio
I am trying to find a trimming tool to adjust the RF coils on an Ekco CR72 car radio factory fitted to a 1950 Ford V8 Pilot. The coil cores appear to have a threaded brass rod with a flattened end that takes the trimming tool.
Can anyone advise me where I can buy one please? |
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12th Jul 2014, 10:50 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK.
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Re: Ekco CR72 car radio
Try a junior hacksaw and a suitable size plastic knitting needle?
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13th Jul 2014, 11:19 am
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Re: Ekco CR72 car radio
Or a sawn off plastic pot shaft.
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13th Jul 2014, 12:41 pm
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Octode
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Surrey, UK.
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Re: Ekco CR72 car radio
To adjust a threaded brass rod with two flats, take a piece of scrap steel bundy tube (as used in car brake lines) and squash it in the vice at one end, to fit. Then bend the other end through a right angle to form a handle.
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13th Jul 2014, 3:40 pm
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Rest in Peace
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Dartford, Kent, UK.
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Re: Ekco CR72 car radio
I have an original Ekco trimming tool, Not for sale as I still use it on Ekco car radios, (I have the Ford cars they fit!). There is a slot in one end and a hexagon for the aerial trimmer at the other end. The aforementioned bit of squashed pipe should do the job just as well.
Regards, Mick. |
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