[TenTec] TT PTO Stuff
Steve Sutfin
stephoto at mind.net
Mon Nov 6 20:31:19 EST 2017
Hello to the list,
Here is a link I came across while researching my Scout. You all
might have seen it already but thought it could help.
http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=pto
72/73,
Steve k7dna
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> 1. TWO CENTURIONS FOR SALE (Speer, Douglas)
> 2. Centurion (Floyd Sense)
> 3. TT PTO stuff (Brian)
> 4. Re: TT PTO stuff (Frank Kirschner)
> 5. Re: TT PTO stuff (Greg S)
> 6. Orion II Display problem? (Rod Greene)
> 7. Re: Orion II Display problem? (Dukes HiFi)
> 8. Re: Orion II Display problem? (Rod Greene)
> 9. Re: TT PTO stuff (George Sims)
> 10. Re: TT PTO stuff (Michael Tortorella)
> 11. Re: Orion II Display problem? (Dukes HiFi)
> 12. Re: TT PTO stuff (Dukes HiFi)
> 13. Re: TT PTO stuff (Stuart Rohre)
> 14. Re: TT PTO stuff (Greg S)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 17:07:56 +0000
> From: "Speer, Douglas" <Douglas.Speer at cns.doe.gov>
> To: "tentec at contesting.com" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] TWO CENTURIONS FOR SALE
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> I have two Ten-Tec Centurion amplifiers for sale. Serial numbers
> 12A10069 and 12C10010. Both units are 9+ cosmetically and both
> perform as they should. New RF Parts 3-500s in 2012-13 timeframe.
> The amplifiers can be examined and demonstrated at my QTH in
> Amarillo, TX. Both units are currently packed in original Ten-Tec
> shipping boxes with original manuals. I can unpack and take photos
> if you want but both units look like every other Centurion. Asking
> $1,300 each picked up in Amarillo, TX. $1,350 delivered within 200
> miles of Amarillo or $1,400 shipped / insured within the CONUS. As
> previously stated, both amplifiers work and can be demonstrated at
> my QTH however are sold on an as-is basis.
>
> Contact off line please.
>
> Doug, W9PN
> Amarillo, TX
> W9PN at ARRL.net
> Six zero eight - 201-2039 (voice or text)
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>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 14:40:40 -0500
> From: Floyd Sense <k8ac at k8ac.net>
> To: TenTec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Centurion
> Message-ID: <c4f112a0-2979-960a-9aa6-7e17bca9a648 at k8ac.net>
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> I've had two Centurions - an early one and a late one.? Both had
> Phillips head screws holding the top of the cabinet on - no Allen head
> screws.
>
>
> 73, Floyd - K8AC
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 21:46:04 +0000
> From: Brian <brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca>
> To: ten tec list <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
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>
> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was rejected,
> but I tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I already am, so I
> am trying again.
>
> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on grease
> to re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched the
> Archives and see all sort of ideas...some of which are products I
> cannot readily/at all get in Canada (such as Mobil 1 grease). Maybe
> there IS a bicycle axle grease that does the job..dunno.. but I am
> leaning toward white lithium grease. Comments?
>
> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-build
> kit is not available, so that is out.
>
> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
> only have thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make them
> work I have a number of TT radios that have landed here and really
> should be moved on in working condx.
>
> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in the
> way of a DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>
> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be the
> first one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it will be
> onward to the OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a new home.
>
> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but alas
> time has marked on.
>
> Brien
>
> VE3VAW
>
> Toronto ON
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:55:46 -0500
> From: Frank Kirschner <frank.kirschner at gmail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
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> I encountered the same problem. I finally wound up subscribing with
> another email address. But I'm still receiving the emails at the old
> address; I just can't reply from it.
>
> Very strange.
>
> 73,
> Frank
> KF6E
>
> On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Brian
> <brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>>
>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was rejected,
>> but I
>> tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I already am, so I am
>> trying again.
>>
>
>
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>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:59:14 -0500
> From: Greg S <oldlongbeard at yahoo.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
> Message-ID: <b0ccbc70-efae-49ef-8da4-72bd02d00b17 at Gregs-iPad>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>
>
>
> Use this....it will outlast you:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-
> ml-0383794p.html
>
>
> 73- Greg, KC8HXO
>
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 16:46, <Brian
>> (mailto:brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca)> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was rejected,
>> but I tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I already am, so I
>> am trying again.
>>
>> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on
>> grease to re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched the
>> Archives and see all sort of ideas...some of which are products I
>> cannot readily/at all get in Canada (such as Mobil 1 grease).
>> Maybe there IS a bicycle axle grease that does the job..dunno..
>> but I am leaning toward white lithium grease. Comments?
>>
>> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-build
>> kit is not available, so that is out.
>>
>> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
>> only have thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make them
>> work I have a number of TT radios that have landed here and really
>> should be moved on in working condx.
>>
>> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in the
>> way of a DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>>
>> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be
>> the first one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it will
>> be onward to the OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a new home.
>>
>> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but alas
>> time has marked on.
>>
>> Brien
>>
>> VE3VAW
>>
>> Toronto ON
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec at contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 22:07:32 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Rod Greene <w7zrc at yahoo.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion II Display problem?
> Message-ID: <103421739.3489004.1510006052825 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> During SSCW I noticed (after a few hours of operating) the number 9
> creeping in from the right side of the display. It never completely
> became visible, but was definitely there and in large font. Later
> on in the SS a third megahertz number appeared on top of the
> regular megahertz numbers for each VFO. I could correct this easily
> by turning the OII off and back on. I was using N1MM+ in SO2V mode.
> Any thots on this or other similar experience? I have replaced the
> A9 board caps last year. And the display is working fine today.
> Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:18:07 -0600
> From: Dukes HiFi <dukeshifi at comcast.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Display problem?
> Message-ID: <2CCC807A-0096-471D-8735-66E41DC76C51 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Did you change your CPU battery?
>
> Try that, then a hard reset.
>
> See what transpires.
>
> Gary
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:07 PM, Rod Greene via TenTec
>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>> During SSCW I noticed (after a few hours of operating) the number
>> 9 creeping in from the right side of the display. It never
>> completely became visible, but was definitely there and in large
>> font. Later on in the SS a third megahertz number appeared on top
>> of the regular megahertz numbers for each VFO. I could correct
>> this easily by turning the OII off and back on. I was using N1MM+
>> in SO2V mode.
>> Any thots on this or other similar experience? I have replaced the
>> A9 board caps last year. And the display is working fine today.
>> Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec at contesting.com
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 22:24:22 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Rod Greene <w7zrc at yahoo.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Display problem?
> Message-ID: <762663267.3483425.1510007062822 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Thanks Gary. I did replace the snaphat battery last year too. If
> the problem crops up again, I will try the hard reset.73, Rod/w7zrc
>
>
> On Monday, November 6, 2017, 3:20:11 PM MST, Dukes HiFi
> <dukeshifi at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Did you change your CPU battery?
>
> Try that, then a hard reset.
>
> See what transpires.
>
> Gary
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:07 PM, Rod Greene via TenTec
>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>> During SSCW I noticed (after a few hours of operating) the number
>> 9 creeping in from the right side of the display. It never
>> completely became visible, but was definitely there and in large
>> font. Later on in the SS a third megahertz number appeared on top
>> of the regular megahertz numbers for each VFO. I could correct
>> this easily by turning the OII off and back on. I was using N1MM+
>> in SO2V mode.
>> Any thots on this or other similar experience? I have replaced the
>> A9 board caps last year. And the display is working fine today.
>> Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec at contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 17:24:29 -0500
> From: George Sims <g_sims at ymail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
> Message-ID: <344F98CE-7808-4E26-9C57-6DEEFFC406B5 at ymail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> A Canadian tire peddler on Ten-Tec Equipment discussion???
>
> George
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:59 PM, Greg S via TenTec
>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Use this....it will outlast you:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-
>> ml-0383794p.html
>>
>>
>> 73- Greg, KC8HXO
>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 16:46, <Brian
>>> (mailto:brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca)> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was
>>> rejected, but I tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I
>>> already am, so I am trying again.
>>>
>>> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on
>>> grease to re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched
>>> the Archives and see all sort of ideas...some of which are
>>> products I cannot readily/at all get in Canada (such as Mobil 1
>>> grease). Maybe there IS a bicycle axle grease that does the
>>> job..dunno.. but I am leaning toward white lithium grease. Comments?
>>>
>>> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-build
>>> kit is not available, so that is out.
>>>
>>> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
>>> only have thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make
>>> them work I have a number of TT radios that have landed here and
>>> really should be moved on in working condx.
>>>
>>> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in the
>>> way of a DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>>>
>>> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be
>>> the first one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it will
>>> be onward to the OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a new home.
>>>
>>> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but alas
>>> time has marked on.
>>>
>>> Brien
>>>
>>> VE3VAW
>>>
>>> Toronto ON
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> TenTec mailing list
>>> TenTec at contesting.com
>>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>>
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 17:28:37 -0500
> From: "Michael Tortorella" <w2iy at verizon.net>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
> Message-ID: <3C90068DB5C14E59B43920776F146C31 at OfficeTowerDell>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Yeah, and I don't seem to be able to find a US supplier on line.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> George Sims
> via TenTec
> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 5:24 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Cc: George Sims
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
>
> A Canadian tire peddler on Ten-Tec Equipment discussion???
>
> George
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:59 PM, Greg S via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com>
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Use this....it will outlast you:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-
> ml-0383794p.html
>>
>>
>> 73- Greg, KC8HXO
>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 16:46, <Brian
>>> (mailto:brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca)>
> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was
>>> rejected, but I
> tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I already am, so I am
> trying again.
>
>>>
>>> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on
>>> grease to
> re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched the Archives
> and see
> all sort of ideas...some of which are products I cannot readily/at
> all get
> in Canada (such as Mobil 1 grease). Maybe there IS a bicycle axle
> grease
> that does the job..dunno.. but I am leaning toward white lithium
> grease.
> Comments?
>>>
>>> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-build
>>> kit is
> not available, so that is out.
>>>
>>> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
>>> only have
> thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make them work I have a
> number of TT radios that have landed here and really should be
> moved on in
> working condx.
>>>
>>> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in the
>>> way of a
> DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>>>
>>> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be
>>> the first
> one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it will be onward
> to the
> OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a new home.
>>>
>>> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but alas
>>> time
> has marked on.
>>>
>>> Brien
>>>
>>> VE3VAW
>>>
>>> Toronto ON
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> TenTec mailing list
>>> TenTec at contesting.com
>>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>>
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:56:33 -0600
> From: Dukes HiFi <dukeshifi at comcast.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Display problem?
> Message-ID: <D2D37B59-9880-4C75-B1A2-4B184D51B217 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> I had an Orion that had ?mystery letters? once. Sadly, I think the
> CPU was bad? Hopefully, yours will not suffer the same calamity.
>
> Before I jumped ship on that radio, should you see a recurrence, I?
> d reload the firmware. Sometimes, if that is corrupted, the funky
> letters only appear if you go though an unusual sequence of
> keystrokes, which is why it can be some hard to find. Reloading the
> firmware gets rid of those corrupt lines of code.
>
> Gary
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:24 PM, Rod Greene via TenTec
>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Gary. I did replace the snaphat battery last year too. If
>> the problem crops up again, I will try the hard reset.73, Rod/w7zrc
>>
>>
>> On Monday, November 6, 2017, 3:20:11 PM MST, Dukes HiFi
>> <dukeshifi at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Did you change your CPU battery?
>>
>> Try that, then a hard reset.
>>
>> See what transpires.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:07 PM, Rod Greene via TenTec
>>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> During SSCW I noticed (after a few hours of operating) the number
>>> 9 creeping in from the right side of the display. It never
>>> completely became visible, but was definitely there and in large
>>> font. Later on in the SS a third megahertz number appeared on top
>>> of the regular megahertz numbers for each VFO. I could correct
>>> this easily by turning the OII off and back on. I was using N1MM+
>>> in SO2V mode.
>>> Any thots on this or other similar experience? I have replaced
>>> the A9 board caps last year. And the display is working fine today.
>>> Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> TenTec mailing list
>>> TenTec at contesting.com
>>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec at contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec at contesting.com
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:57:55 -0600
> From: Dukes HiFi <dukeshifi at comcast.net>
> To: w2iy at verizon.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
> Message-ID: <BB7A1D8D-42DD-4C5F-8BBD-BBEFB65D74C3 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have done 10 of these pTO rebuilds and have NEVER used a kit.
> Just keep track of the parts.
>
> If your brass shaft is too worn to operate (not likely) I can make
> new ones.
>
> Gary
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:28 PM, Michael Tortorella <w2iy at verizon.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yeah, and I don't seem to be able to find a US supplier on line.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
>> George Sims
>> via TenTec
>> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 5:24 PM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Cc: George Sims
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
>>
>> A Canadian tire peddler on Ten-Tec Equipment discussion???
>>
>> George
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:59 PM, Greg S via TenTec
>>> <tentec at contesting.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Use this....it will outlast you:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-
>> ml-0383794p.html
>>>
>>>
>>> 73- Greg, KC8HXO
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 16:46, <Brian
>>>> (mailto:brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca)>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was
>>>> rejected, but I
>> tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I already am, so I am
>> trying again.
>>
>>>>
>>>> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on
>>>> grease to
>> re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched the Archives
>> and see
>> all sort of ideas...some of which are products I cannot readily/at
>> all get
>> in Canada (such as Mobil 1 grease). Maybe there IS a bicycle axle
>> grease
>> that does the job..dunno.. but I am leaning toward white lithium
>> grease.
>> Comments?
>>>>
>>>> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-
>>>> build kit is
>> not available, so that is out.
>>>>
>>>> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
>>>> only have
>> thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make them work I
>> have a
>> number of TT radios that have landed here and really should be
>> moved on in
>> working condx.
>>>>
>>>> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in the
>>>> way of a
>> DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>>>>
>>>> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be
>>>> the first
>> one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it will be onward
>> to the
>> OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a new home.
>>>>
>>>> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but
>>>> alas time
>> has marked on.
>>>>
>>>> Brien
>>>>
>>>> VE3VAW
>>>>
>>>> Toronto ON
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> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:58:51 -0600
> From: Stuart Rohre <Rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
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> I believe the Ten Tec kit used a red grease. It was a petroleum
> product
> as I recall.
>
> However that is not important. What is, you want a grease that does
> not
> get hard over time and restores the lubricant properties without going
> hard again.
>
> One of the best universal greases I have used for substitute PTO
> grease
> is Dow Corning 44 Ball Bearing, high temperature, grease.
>
> Clean out all traces of Red
> grease or whatever it was, and repack the PTO with Dow 44 on gear and
> moving surfaces that touch other moving surfaces.
>
> OR, for a quick fix that should last the life of your interest in the
> radio, is to remove excess hard grease, and spray Triflow onto the old
> grease remaining to rejuvenate the lubrication and free up hard to
> move
> gear and worm parts. Tri Flo has microscopic Teflon ball bearings
> which
> increases its lubricating properties. A little goes a long way. I
> think
> I still have Tri Flo in a "trial size" that has done most of what I
> needed over the years.
>
> Do NOT try to use WD40!!! It is not an oil or lubricant, but a water
> displacement chemical (water displacement formula 40), that attracts
> dust and makes the problem worse if it is used.
>
> -Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 20:08:37 -0500
> From: Greg S <oldlongbeard at yahoo.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT PTO stuff
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>
>
>
> Not peddling anything. It was a suggestion for a fellow who was
> asking for a PTO grease available in Canada. My apologies if my
> suggestion ruffled feathers.
>
> Greg, KC8HXO
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 17:24, <George Sims via TenTec
>> (mailto:tentec at contesting.com)> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> A Canadian tire peddler on Ten-Tec Equipment discussion???
>>
>> George
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:59 PM, Greg S via TenTec
>>> <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Use this....it will outlast you:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-
>>> ml-0383794p.html
>>>
>>>
>>> 73- Greg, KC8HXO
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 6, 2017 at 16:46, <Brian
>>>> (mailto:brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca)> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I had tried to post earlier in the week and the mail was
>>>> rejected, but I tried to re-subscribe and The Robot says I
>>>> already am, so I am trying again.
>>>>
>>>> I had wanted to see if there was any real consensus (yet) on
>>>> grease to re-build a TT PTO (in a Century 21). I have searched
>>>> the Archives and see all sort of ideas...some of which are
>>>> products I cannot readily/at all get in Canada (such as Mobil 1
>>>> grease). Maybe there IS a bicycle axle grease that does the
>>>> job..dunno.. but I am leaning toward white lithium grease.
>>>> Comments?
>>>>
>>>> A query to TT Service got a reply from them that the PTO re-
>>>> build kit is not available, so that is out.
>>>>
>>>> I hope the PTOs I have here are not subjected to worn parts and
>>>> only have thickened and hardened grease, such that I can make
>>>> them work I have a number of TT radios that have landed here and
>>>> really should be moved on in working condx.
>>>>
>>>> Otherwise I will have to seriously consider what I can do in
>>>> the way of a DDS or Arduino solution in place of PTO.
>>>>
>>>> So the Century 21 I picked up at a hamfest last weekend will be
>>>> the first one I try to do without TT kit. Will see...then it
>>>> will be onward to the OMNI D and what else I feel must go to a
>>>> new home.
>>>>
>>>> Too bad we have lost the real good Legacy Care and parts but
>>>> alas time has marked on.
>>>>
>>>> Brien
>>>>
>>>> VE3VAW
>>>>
>>>> Toronto ON
>>>>
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