nordmende: 865.602.63; Globetraveler Junior

Hello:

I disassembled my Nordmende Globetraveler Junior earlier this afternoon and have some technical questions which I hope can be answered in the forum. This radio is the US version of the Nordmende Transita TS.

1. What lubricant should I use to lubricate the tuning condenser? It appears to turn freely and is not stuck. But I think that it would turn a little more easily if it were lubricated. Can I use ordinary contact cleaner or is there a better lubricant to use? I want something that sprays or brushes-on because I do not want to remove the condenser from the radio.

2. The AM dial cord spring is stretched out, probably due to a prevous repair. Where can I obtain a new replacement spring at reasonable cost? Is there a good online source?

If available, I would like to buy an assortment of many small springs (of various different sizes and tensions) so that I would always have them ready for use. Is there an online source that sells this?

3. The plastic dial bezel is intact but has numerous cracks and is starting to become brittle. What glue should I use to prevent the cracked areas from breaking off? Also, what cleaner or polish can I use to clean the plastic bezel after I have glued it?

I live in the United States but can usually purchase most parts online from sellers that sell worldwide.

Many thanks,

Mike Witas

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments:

• AM Dial Cord Spring (144 KB)
• Plastic Dial Bezel (124 KB)
• Tuning Condenser (152 KB)

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Hello, Mr Witas,

i would not suggest you to use contact cleaner alone, it will soften the moving for a little time, but after some of the ingredients are evaporated, the remaining contents will bake harder together as before, in the worst case, the variable capacitor will get stucked. You can use contact cleaner to soften the old lubrication but you must (!) remove thoroughly this solution with an additional cleaner, something alcohol based come in handy here and then relube carefully with a light oil.

To get an assortment of springs, e-rings, screws and so on, i would suggest you to get an old photocopier for low money and disassemble it. You will be astonished about the amount of useful mechanical parts you can rip out of it ;)

For the plastic part.... sorry, i have no idea... if someone else have a hint, i would be glad to hear it.

Hope, i can help you a little.

Best greetings from germany

Andreas Basse

 

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