[Milsurplus] FS: New MILSPEC parts

Thu, 26 Jun 2003 15:56:50 +0000

FOR SALE:

Mess of new MILSPEC small parts. These are part of an estate
our group is helping to settle. It is my understanding that
the deceased ham purchased them at contract termination from
various electronic factories having govt contracts.
   We have identified them to the best of our abilities and
in some cases can only supply the numbers stamped on them as
not having access to the various parts catalogs.
   For a list of parts, please email me direct at
--- [email protected] --- (leave out the "xxxxx" part
as get enough spam now so don't need to advertise for more).
   Located in north-central Florida. Can deliver between Ocala
and St.Petersburg (and maybe to Orlando if anyone from our
group is going there - frequently done)
   If interested, make a reasonable offer. Price will be plus
postage (USPS or UPS, your choice). No extra S&H charges for
boxing (probably 2 cardboard boxes full) and taking to shipper.

73
Walt (N4GL)
(352) 637-1755

>From: Barry Hauser <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: Barry Hauser <[email protected]>
>To: Dave Faria <[email protected]>, [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] BC-348Q Question
>Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 22:58:31 -0400
>
>Hi Dave & List:
>
>Pointers?  I have a number of BQ-348's of various letter suffixes.  The
>original control knobs are plain cylindrical, knurled around the
>circumference.  The pointer is either stamped in or cast into the pot 
>metal,
>basically an arrow filled with white paint.  Other knobs may be the same
>without the arrow.  The band change knob and tuning knob are unique.
>
>If that's what you have, and the paint is bad, best to completely strip
>them, remove any corrosion and re-finish.  Most were wrinkle-finished like
>the receivers.  That might be a bit tough to replicate and makes re-filling
>the arrows difficult.  So, you might be better off with a semigloss black,
>or even flat.  If you have bakelite fluted knobs with the separate stamped
>metal pointers, staked, riveted or screwed onto the backsides of the knobs,
>I doubt if they're original.
>
>As for the setscrews, try the liquid wrench, but avoid getting it on the
>panel.  Two tricks that have been mentioned -- heat up the allen key,
>screwdriver or Bristol wrench(depending) or the knob itself - or -- try
>tightening first a bit (after the Liquid Wrench treatment or heat).  Some
>say this helps cut the dimple in the shaft a bit more and releasing the
>tension on the setscrew -- or something like that.
>
>Hope this helps, - but interested to know what kind of knobs you have on
>that one if they have separate pointers.
>
>Barry
>
>Dave wrote:
>
> > GE List.  I'm the very proud owner of a BC-348Q.  I want to do some
>cosmetic
> > work on the knobs.  Where or how can I get replacement pointers for the
> > knobs??  Also I would appreciate any suggestions on loosening the set
>screws
> > on the knobs.  The set screws are rusted in place and my 1st attempt 
>will
>be
> > to use some "liquid Wrench".  Is this the best way to go??  The radio is
> > totally original down to the dynamotor so I feel quite lucky to have it.
> >
> > Thanks B4 hand for ur comments
> > Dave Faria / WA5TEZ
> >
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