Factory radio assembly help

[cscotted]

Does anyone know what or how the small brass gear is held onto the right shaft of the factory radio in order to tune a station?
The gear is completely round inside. I have several clips with it but cant figure out a good way that they would assemble. Any help is appreciated

 

[DirtDonk]

This is got to be the first time I’ve ever seen that question asked! This should be good…

I think I remember a few people fooling around with their original radios though, so hopefully someone knows the answer to your question.
I sure don’t.

Good luck

 

[cscotted]

it was a stumper for me, but luckily I received some help from another bronco enthusiast. when I initially took it apart I wasn't planning to use it again, but when I received my retro sound radio and realized it was basically plastic I decided that I would use the original radio... anyway

just in the event someone needs this info in the future here's a brief description and some photos.

the gear is attached to the shaft that can be pulled out of the radio body ( I didn't know that part), even though it ( brass gear) is round on the inside with no index or key and will spin freely on the shaft the pressure from the (2ea) spring washers somehow takes the slack up and allows the brass gear to turn the big plastic gear in the radio face which in turn changes the tuning dial via string.

 

[DirtDonk]

Cool. Thanks for clearing that up.
It might be a safety feature. Rather than keying it on which would let you force it by accident if you weren’t paying attention and stripping something. This allows it to slip if too much force is applied.
Or at least that’s how it seems to me.

 

[amfw]

it was a stumper for me, but luckily I received some help from another bronco enthusiast. when I initially took it apart I wasn't planning to use it again, but when I received my retro sound radio and realized it was basically plastic I decided that I would use the original radio... anyway

If you are looking to add some more modern connectivity like bluetooth but keep the ACTUAL stock appearance as opposed to the plastic imitation that RetroSounds sells, you may like to take a look at this thread.....

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/t...luetooth-solution-for-stock-faceplate.319520/

 

[U13FL735]

I think I borrowed this picture from someone on here when I did my radio.....so now I'm paying it back!