[TenTec] Scout mechanical problems....

[w8au@sssnet.com]

At 05:18 PM 01/12/2001 -0600, Stuart wrote:

>Same as other Ten Tec ptos.  If it gets wobbly on the air, clean out the old
>grease and make sure the bearings are good, and regrease.  I prefer Dow 44
>high temperature ball bearing grease, as it does not harden.

I might add that the Scout has a grounding spring wire that floats on the 
threaded tuning shaft.  If your freq jiggles during tuning, but remains 
stable otherwise, this will need cleaning so that good contact can be again 
made.

Perry  w8au




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