[TenTec] MUSHY KNOBS

[Phil Chambley, Sr.]

Just as supplemental info...J-B now makes a goop called J-B Kwik.  Sets up
in 10 mins or so instead of the 6 hours for the regular stuff.  Both
products are great, but contain a little carbon, so not suited for tank
circuit repair, etc.  If you don't want it to stick to something (shaft,
bushing, threads, etc) spray or wipe it with Pam.

73
Phil
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From: <OTAKEBI at aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] MUSHY KNOBS


> Ed, I used the JB Weld about two years ago on a Corsair II bandswitch knob
> that did the Ten Tec split.
> I only had one good knob left so I filled the split knob just like you did
> with JB Weld.
> It has had two years of hard use and has not split again.
> I called Ten Tec and told them that they needed to tell anyone that bought
a
> replacement knob to fill it with JB Weld before putting it on the rig.
> Seems the JB Weld acts as a metal sleeve does on a well designed  knob.
> I fill all Ten Tec high stress knobs with the stuff and recommend that
> others do as well.
> If you have a Ten Tec rig your knobs will split.
> It is just a matter of time due to a bad, cheap design.
> By the way I still have my new backup knob, which has been filled, for
> future use, if needed.
> I have never had to replace the repaired split knob.
> Dan/N4VET
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