[Collins] Collins 32L-1 Riser Feet

Sun, 11 Aug 2002 21:12:20 -0500

Peter-Dave-

The best replacement for field repair that I have found is the ThreadSert.

You can usually find at a good hardware store, like Ace.

A single size install kit is abt $7 and the 'serts are abt 40-50 cents each.

Easy to install and I have yet to have one fail in use.   They are also
available from many places on the web.  Just use Google and search for
threadsert.  You will get abt 40 hits.

Cheers

John   K0LFA

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Knepper" <[email protected]>
To: "Peter Scheller" <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Collins] Collins 32L-1 Riser Feet

> The nuts are self-clinching fasteners that may have fallen inside the
bottom
> of the unit.  They might be able to be repressed in their original holes.
I
> have similar problems when you overtight the screw.
>
> If you cannot find the originals, an outfit by the name of PEM whose
website
> is www.pemnet.com may be able to supply them.  Try type LK.  You may be
able
> to get these special nuts locally at an automotive supply house, etc.
>
> Barring that I would take an ordinary nut 6-32 I believe and cement the
nut
> to the opening with high strength adhesive.  I would not use Super-Glue,
> however.  Build up a nice layer around the outside edge of the nut.
>
> Dave, W3ST
> Publisher of the Collins Journal
> Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Scheller" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 8:24 PM
> Subject: [Collins] Collins 32L-1 Riser Feet
>
>
> > Hi gang,
> >
> > Some of the nuts holding the screws for the riser feet on my 30L-1 have
> > become detached from the chassis and lost.
> >
> > Any ideas how to replace them ? Any help is appreciated.
> >
> > 73, Peter, NH6VB. ALOHA.
> >
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