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When finding a new piece of Johnson gear, the knobs may be missing one or more of the white indicators.  Items such as Q-Tip swabs have been used, but they do not look original and are made of compressed paper.   

I found this information the web; it was posted by another Johnson enthusiast, AA8V, Greg Latta on his website detailing the restoration of a Viking Ranger I.

https://www.frostburg.edu/personal/latta/ee/ranger/restoration/restoration.html






Available from:
www.theelectricaldepot.com
Part #  114017







I use Elmer's rubber cement to locate these in the recess in the knob.  It is normally used to attach photos in albums, repair book bindings, etc., so I trust it with my EFJ knobs.   








Here is a comparison between the original Johnson indicator (Top) and the new indicator (bottom).








Here is a "Q-Tip" indicator.  It looks out of place.







Here is the non-trimmed device used as the indicator.
Here is a Ranger fitted with the new indicators.

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