26-08-2015, 03:50 PM
(26-08-2015, 09:30 AM)pwdrive Wrote: Trevor's covered it really regarding removing old components that have been wrapped around tags etc, a fine pair of decent quality side cutters also makes life a lot easier, I've always removed the bulk with a solder sucker then finished of with some solder wick then unravel/cut using a sharp pointed tool and fine side cutters.
Lawrence.
I found some great wire snippers. You have to be so careful to snip only the lead and not something else. So far so good. I did have a weird problem on one soldering connection today that had me frustrated. It just wouldn't take at all. Normally it's fine but maybe I think the iron got too hot. I switched it off for a bit and started again and finally the joint seemed O.K.
I'm not under any pressure with this set at all as it's my third repair. Given it's definitely a very hard radio for me to work on, due to 15 or so years in a barn, I'm not going to be hung up if I don't succeed. I'll just give it my best shot and stay calm. However, I think there's a good chance it can be fixed up so it's a learning curve for now.
