[Collins] R-390/A help

[Bob and Sue Jefferis]

Actually, I think you can find something very close to the original idea. Check Kellems '"pulling grips". They are available in wire mesh and fiber mesh varieties, many sizes. I believe these Chinese finger puzzle gadgets are made by other manufacturer's as well. I used to use them for pulling coax into telemetry receiving sites. 

The down side will probably be cost or availability unless you are good buddies with an industrial electrician or a cable system pole monkey. 

73, Bob, KF6BC
On Dec 20, 2011, at 9:04 AM, L D Ritta wrote:

> Thanks for the idea but for my application it will not work, there is very
> little room around the tube.
> I removed one tube but had to break it to remove it, no good if I want to
> test the tube. Hi hi
> 73's Lee
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dr. Gerald N. Johnson
> Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 3:27 AM
> To: collins at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Collins] R-390/A help
> 
> That's a great idea. Like these from Lisle at Amazon:
> http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52990-Spark-Plug-Pliers/dp/B001PN88NC/ref=sr_1_1
> ?ie=UTF8&qid=1324400052&sr=8-1 
> 
> 
> I should own one of those for plug connections and for tubes.
> 
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association.
> 
> On 12/20/2011 7:18 AM, Bob Fay wrote:
>> I use a spark plug pliers from an auto parts store. Works great, it 
>> also has a soft covering on the gripper end.
>> 
>> Bob    WC0D
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of L D Ritta
>> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 7:45 PM
>> To: collins at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Collins] R-390/A help
>> 
>> 
>> Hello Everyone
>> 
>> I have the need for a 7 pin tube puller, as used in the Collins R-390, 
>> please email, if you can help.
>> 
>> 73's Lee.
>> 
>> 
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