[TenTec] PTO Rebuild or not?

[Ed - K9EW]

I agree that the rebuild of the PTO is very straightforward.  You can
find good instructions at W5ESE's website.

I also agree that figuring out how to remove it from the rig is the
hardest part.  I documented the process for a couple of PTO's that I
rebuilt.  I haven't done an Omni, but it may be similar to one that I
have done.  Take a look at my website (www.k9ew.us), or do a post to
this website for PTO removal information for the Omni.  I'm sure
someone on this list has done that and can give you the information
you need.

73,
ed - k9ew
www.k9ew.us

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Curt <rhulett1 at comcast.net> wrote:
> I own an Omni D that works well and enjoy using, except the PTO is beginning
> to drag.  Have the kit to rebuild it, have never done a rebuild before, but
> am reasonably mechanically capable. TT tells me the price is $125 to rebuild
> it, and then of course the shipping will likely add at least another $50.
> They tell me alignment after rebuild is probably not necessary.
>
> So, appreciate advice about rebuilding/having TT rebuild it/ or avoiding the
> issue by just selling the rig,    Finally, assuming I rebuild, what is the
> best solvent to remove the old grease?  Is Varsol ok?
>
> 73, Curt KB5JO
>
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