On Sun, 2006-08-20 at 22:04 -0500, Ed - K9EW wrote:
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I think most frozen PTO's just need to be cleaned and re-lubricated
> rather than replacing parts. If you take a look at the N5FC website
> referenced in an earlier thread, you can do the clean and re-lube
> without the TenTec kit. If you find a broken part, you can still
> order the rebuild kit from TenTec.
>
> Everyone seems to have their favorite grease for lubrication. Mine is
> White Lithium Grease (available at most hardware stores). It's a
> lightweight grease, and makes for very smooth tuning.
The PTO in my Corsair II was slipping. The balls of the vernier had worn
a groove in the outer race. It needed all those new parts.
--
73, Jerry, K0CQ,
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