[Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting

[Frank Ross W4NHJ]

Sorry gang, these have a head angle of 82 degrees.  Thanks to the gent that 
said the K3 needed 100 degree flat heads.

Frank - W4NHJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Ross W4NHJ" <w4nhj at comcast.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting


> If you don't mind using a hex wrench/driver to tighten the screws check 
> this
> part number from McMaster 3/16" None 91253A104 6.33 per Pack of 50
>
>
> Frank - W4NHJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill W4ZV" <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 9:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>> g7vjr wrote:
>>>
>>> Ambient temperatures were 35C daytime, 25C night and we were right by 
>>> the
>>> ocean. On returning to England I can see that the salty, humid air has
>>> done some damage to the K3, and caused the black case screws to rust. I
>>> am
>>> planning to change these for stainless steel screws and do a full health
>>> check inside and out on the whole radio. Anyone else got this problem or
>>> any suggestions?
>>>
>>
>> Thanks to Bob MD0CCE for his efforts on Topband!  He made quite a few 
>> guys
>> happy in spite of the seasonal QRN at this time of the year.
>>
>> I haven't tried these myself but found the following on McMaster-Carr's
>> website:
>>
>> http://www.mcmaster.com/#96640a054/=20zftu
>>
>> P/N 96640A054
>>
>> 18-8 SS (Stainless Steel) Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw Black-Oxide
>> Finish, 4-40 Thread, 1/4" Length, Packs of 100
>> $3.59 Pack
>>
>> The standard Elecraft screws are 3/16" but I believe these 1/4" might 
>> work
>> (someone else please comment if not).  Unfortunately the Black-Oxide
>> finish
>> is not available in 3/16" stainless.  If these will work, hopefully
>> Elecraft
>> might offer them in a small quantity as spare parts.
>>
>> 73,  Bill
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