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Old 07-27-2010, 12:41 PM
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GREAT! it is always nice to see one of these sets that are remembered from childhood going again!

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Originally Posted by Bill Cahill View Post
Something seems to happen to these mechanical focus assemblies, and, the adjustment freezes.
They may be made of pot metal, or, aluminum. Not sure which.
The one on set now is not adjusting well.
On one of my early Philcos, I was able to "free up" a stuck focus assembly and apply a light coating of grease to the moving surfaces... operates smooth as a babys' bottom now.
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