[TenTec] Questions on Corsair II

[d.e.warnick at comcast.net]

If the problem goes away when the rig is warmed up, I'm not so sure that yu have to rebuild the PTO. I suspect that you should check and reseat any mounting screws for the PTO and for the circuit board in it. Also clean any area on the board that makes contact with the chassis or a screw head.
When the PTO needs to be rebuilt, typically it is because the grease on the mechanical assembly that drives the slug in and out of the coil has set up. A complete disassembly, cleaning, relube and reassembly gets rid of that problem. Sometimes there is some wear in that assembly and parts can be replaced. That's when the kit comes into play.
Rebuilding is not a difficult job, but it is fine work on small parts.
John and the guys at TenTec are the experts and are always willing to help. Sorry, but I don't know John's last name, but he's in the service department and is the expert on PTOs
Dave 
WA3MKB

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: WA2USA at aol.com 

> Dave, I hope you don't mind me writing to you in response to your email to 
> another ham radio operator who owns a Ten Tec Corsair II. 
> But I couldn't help but read where you gave some advice to Steve, N0TU, 
> about rebuilding the PTO of his rig to improve the receiver. 
> I just wanted to make sure I understood what was happening. You see, my 
> Corsair II is getting mushy on receive, meaning I experience warble on signals, 
> which settle out after the rig has been on for a while. 
> 
> You mentioned to call John at Ten Tec to get a rebuild kit for the PTO. Do 
> you know what typically goes bad in the PTO circuit to cause the warble on 
> signals? And do you know John's last name? 
> 
> Any help you can give me will be appreciated. 
> 
> Take care and best 73. 
> 
> de Dennis - WA2USA 
> 
> 
> 
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