Suggestions on repairing Heathkit 2.305 MHz IF transformers

[Brian AF4K]

But sometimes the crack in a core can be VERY hard to see!

On 16 Oct 2005 at 19:07, Glen Zook wrote:

> The cores are probably already cracked.  That is why
> they won't turn.  Use a large needle, dental tool,
> etc., and carefully chip away the core.  If you look
> down into the coil using a flashlight you will almost
> certainly see where the core is cracked.
> 
> Glen, K9STH
> 
> --- VE3FWF <ve3fwf at SYMPATICO.CA> wrote:
> 
> The top cores in two of the IF cans on one HW-22 are
> frozen. The bottom ones turns freely.  I was thinking
> of perhaps using some tuner spray or perhaps some
> light silicon grease.  Forcing the cores to turn will
> crack them;
> 
> Glen, K9STH
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