Re: Simpson 260 repair

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:

On Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:36:40 -0400, bitrex <user@example.net> wrote:
 

Picked up a Simpson 260 6M at the local thrift store, I was initially
disappointed to find it had a sticking meter but some gentle rocking
freed it.

 
The Simpson 260 6M uses a taut band meter movement.  It shouldn't stick.
Even though your gentle rocking "fixed" the sticking problem, you should
take a look around the meter movement for some remaining debris.  You
might need a microscope:
<https://www.learnbydestroying.com/jeffl/pics/microscopes/Olympus%20SZ30/S
Z30-01.jpg> If you see something, try dislodging it with some dry low
pressure compressed air.

Persistent megnetic metal debris can be removed with adhesive tape.
Another method is to use a latex-water emulsion adhesive, which can be
peeled off when dry, taking the debris with it.

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