brian027

hi, i don't have a reedy to specifically compare, but my twister modified for example are using 2.5 diameter screws, and i believe this is the same for other motors I have like trinity. the length can vary though from motor to motor. hope this helps!

yeah, that makes sense. i used the oil as it was all l i had at the time and i'd found it was good for loosening old stuck grease in other applications. Fortunately it doesn't appear to have had any negative effects after about a 6 months and that TX is still working great (it would have been a lost cause otherwise due to other problems also) . before that i tried disassembling the pot by prying open the tabs on the back but that didn't help with access to the stuck shaft. would be interested to know what others do for any other repair efforts on these old TX's to keep them going. I have plenty of 2.4 GHz also but still very much prefer the old gear with my vintage cars! cheers

Hi everyone -- I've been lurking for some time but need some input! I picked up a vintage Futaba Magnum Jr. transmitter recently, and it's in good shape except the trigger and steering pots are sticky. Looking more closely it seems to be a residue on the shaft that causes it to bind. I've seen this on a couple TX's before but am not sure why some transmitters are affected and others not... In any case, are there any tips to loosen them up? I've had some success with a touch of teflon oil and gently working them back and forth, but I'm wondering if there's a better way...? thanks!