I've been working on restoring a SX-990, have it working well, cleaned, recapped, dialed in, etc. At the point now replacing all the burnt bulbs and indicator lights.
The FM Signal Meter and Tuning Meters have been melted by the bulb illuminating it from behind, they are both kind of warped and the plastic inlays inside of the meters that say "FM SIGNAL" and "TUNING" have not only come loose and fallen inside the housing, but have also curled to the point that they interfere with the meter needle be able to swing freely. The inlays are also very discolored and darkened due to the heat of the bulb cooking them all these years.
I don't want to sink a ton of money into this, I'm going to try and "flatten" the inlays out enough and glue them back into position, to the point that the meters will be able to swing and work properly, but wanted to ask if anyone knows of any tips, tricks, or aftermarket items available for replacing or restoring them so they function, look, and work properly. Did a couple searchs but came up empty. Found one of them on eBay, but not the other......Or, is it just not worth pursuing any further. Your thoughts or ideas........?
The FM Signal Meter and Tuning Meters have been melted by the bulb illuminating it from behind, they are both kind of warped and the plastic inlays inside of the meters that say "FM SIGNAL" and "TUNING" have not only come loose and fallen inside the housing, but have also curled to the point that they interfere with the meter needle be able to swing freely. The inlays are also very discolored and darkened due to the heat of the bulb cooking them all these years.
I don't want to sink a ton of money into this, I'm going to try and "flatten" the inlays out enough and glue them back into position, to the point that the meters will be able to swing and work properly, but wanted to ask if anyone knows of any tips, tricks, or aftermarket items available for replacing or restoring them so they function, look, and work properly. Did a couple searchs but came up empty. Found one of them on eBay, but not the other......Or, is it just not worth pursuing any further. Your thoughts or ideas........?