Steve:
These large variable caps have nuts on the front and back panels to hold
the whole thing together. I had trouble turning the shaft one one surplus cap
at my station so I loosened the nut at the rear of the assembly a bit. Worked
like a charm.
You might try that before lubing the cap.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
> I have recently acquired a used Johnson 153-6-1 air variable capacitor
> for use in an antenna tuner. Looks to be in pretty good condition, but
> it does not turn as freely as one would expect.
>
> Is it likely that lubrication would free it up some?
>
> Is it OK to lubricate this type of capacitor? With what? And where?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve K8JQ
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