On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 05:18 AM, Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 wrote:
These drives also need a pre-loading, which is why the mounting shaft appears to be at a non 90¡ã angle. The bearings must be pressed against the race for the drive to work.?
I don't think so.? Unless the shaft is worn like shown in the article I attached above.
The non 90degree mounting shaft is just so it can fit the hole in the chassis and allow it to be bent as needed by manufacturing tolerances.
The one I show in my hand seems to work fine out of the radio without any pre-load.? It does feel like it has a little "notchiness" so its not totally smooth.
I think....
73,
Gary
WB6OGD
Gary WB6OGD