82104A card reader coupler slipping

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(11-07-2023 02:35 AM)David Hayden Wrote:  Thanks for the suggestions Tony and Raymond. My current repair for the coupling uses wire wrap and shrink wrap as I recall. I have a drill press and RG-58 cable. so it's tempting to make some couplings using Tony's method.

Still though, that method calls for super gluing the coupling to the helical gear, which is something I'd prefer to avoid in case I need to redo it again at some point.

Dave

Hi Dave,

The super glue holds it in position and prevents slipping but the coupler and gear will still come apart because Super Glue adheres but does not stick with a bullet proof bond to the cable inner.

As will the gummy repairs, Super Glue comes off the gear easily with acetone.

cheers

Tony