There may be a valid reason to clean up and tighten the PTO drive, but I
wouldn't recommend doing any of the other things you mentioned unless you
have evidence of need.
Phil C. Sr.
k4dpk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Moore" <andrew.nv1b@gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 1:21 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Corsair II realignment: DIY?
> I've got the Corsair II on the bench for a PTO cleaning or possible
> rebuild.
>
> While I'm at it, I'm considering
>
> a) complete realignment
>
> b) replace any components that may go out of spec due to age
> (would electrolytic caps fall into that category?)
>
> I realize there's also a "don't fix it if it ain't broke" angle but I'm
> leaning towards realignment/replacement.
>
> Seeking opinions on a) and b) above.
>
> I don't have a scope, but do have a multimeter, wideband noise generator,
> and test oscillator for 20/40/80 meters. Better off sending it to Ten-Tec
> (if they still do this), or do it myself?
>
> Who's "been there done that?"
>
> Thanks,
> --Andrew, NV1B
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