[Collins] 70K-2 PTO Glass Ball (bearing) replacement

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Thu, 2008-10-16 at 18:54 -0700, Robert Jefferis wrote:
> Greetings,
> 
>  
> 
> Have you ever dropped “the ball” in a hapless PTO servicing adventure?
> Through a business connection I was able to acquire a bunch of grade
> 25, 1/8 inch (0.125”) diameter synthetic Sapphire balls to replace the
> original Pyrex ball. I consider these an upgrade from the Pyrex, maybe
> overkill. They are new from a reputable, long time U.S. manufacturer
> of industrial jewel bearings. 
> 
>  
> 
> Since I have more than a lifetime supply, I will be happy to pass
> small quantities of these along at a price of $1.95 each + shipping.
> No markup, $1.95 each was my unit cost. Contact me off-list if
> interested.
> 
>  
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bob KF6BC
> 
Dave, W3ST - W3CRA
Collins Radio Association
www.collinsra.com

Also has a supply of pyrex balls purchased from McMaster-Carr. I don't
have a copy of his post from last year giving the price.

-- 
73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
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