If the S Meter isn't working, is the AVC switch ON?
Read about the exploding S meter housings here.
Read about what I did to test a bunch of meter movements here.
Read about adjustments here. Includes the mechanical screw on the front of meter, electrical using the pot on the rear panel (R29) and how to fix R29 if needed.
Identify the screws here. This page gives you a good idea of how to put the thing back together.
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