[TenTec] Hamfest acquisitions

[MadScientist]

I agree. The elastic band Ten Tec used to pull the dial pointer back was ingenious in terms of value and simplicity. However, that stuff does not last forever. I have found very good replacement elastic string at sewing centers.

The PTO rebuild is a chore but almost always produces good results. Just don’t lose any of the tiny bits because Ten Tec no longer supplies kits for this task.

The PTO is really pretty forgiving even if the plastic bits are worn. The finished assembly might not look pretty under the microscope but it will still work if the old grease is gone and new grease put in its place.

A jewelry ultrasonic cleaner is more than big enough for PTO parts and one is very cheap and will save you a lot of grief. Use something like white gas for the first clean to remove the grease, then 97% alcohol to remove the white gas residues.

Use common sense fire prevention and inhalation prevention practices, of course. Working outdoors simplifies this a lot.

One hint is worthy of mention: Take high resolution photographs of the inner parts before you disassemble anything. I generally take three photos of disassembly process steps so I know where everything goes and in which direction.

Gary

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 9:19 PM, Winston <jones_winston at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> You’ll likely have to rebuild or relube the PTO assembly and probably deal with a dial scale marker that gets stuck.
> 
> 73, Winston K4CWQ
> A HAPPY ARGONAUT 509 OWNER
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 26, 2019, at 9:13 PM, w0ep <w0ep at w0ep.us> wrote:
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>> 
>> I had a good day at the Jacksonville, Mississippi hamfest today.
>> 
>> I acquired a box containing two Argonaut 509 rigs and some
>> accessories from an SK estate.
>> 
>> Is there any secret lore about Argonaut 509 repair I should
>> know before I attempt to get one working?
>> 
>> Chris - w0ep
>> Columbus, Mississippi
>> 
>> 
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