RX02 Head Gap adjustment

From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Mon Aug 30 16:00:25 1999

> >From past posts, I've managed to repair the electronics in my RX02 drive.
>
> The problem I'm having now is that the Head Gap won't stay adjusted
> correctly. After setup, given a few hours of use, the head settles down and
> begins contacting the disk surface.
>
> I've tried loctite on the adjustment screw, so it isn't what is moving. All
> screws on the solenoid appear tight.

We are talking about RX02 floppy... right? well if so the hed is normally
in contact. the pressure pad however should be about .125" above the
media if the drive is not selected. The head only moves back and forth
and the pad is lowered via the solinoid to press teh media tight to the
head.

If you getting scratches on the head side check the head for hardend media
gunk. If on the pressure pad side the pad is history and a new peice of
felt is in order.

Allison
Received on Mon Aug 30 1999 - 16:00:25 BST