1980s DOD OD 250 replacement pot

[Luke51411]

Just wondering if anyone if there is something like this available. It's a 500k rev log gain pot on the dod od250 but it is 90 degree pcb mount. It works as is but is scratchy. I want to keep it as close to original as possible and I wasn't able to find anything. I'm guessing I might just have to mod a 24mm solder lug pot to pcb mount.

[Luke51411]

24mm pot

[Cozybuilder]

Sort of like this?

http://www.futurlec.com/Potentiometers/POT500KCpr.shtml

or more like this?

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/Alpha-Potentiometer-p/210-100-c.htm

Both are 16mm, maybe you could use that?

[Luke51411]

It's 90 degree pcb mount like the second one but 24mm

[Cozybuilder]

I couldn't find one. Could you replace the element in your pot with a new one from a Bournes pot? Or could you get a 24mm C with solder lugs, drill out the rivets, and rivet the correct lugs in place from an Alpha? A lot of busy work, but I'd likely do the same.

[Luke51411]

I couldn't find one. Could you replace the element in your pot with a new one from a Bournes pot? Or could you get a 24mm C with solder lugs, drill out the rivets, and rivet the correct lugs in place from an Alpha? A lot of busy work, but I'd likely do the same.

Good plan, probably the best thing to do

[armdnrdy]

Excuse me while I whip this out! 



Alpha RV16AF-42-15R1-C500K

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/Alpha-Potentiometer-p/220-100-c.htm