[R-390] PTO endpoints

[David Wise]

Since it's the endpoint coil and not the main one,
linearity isn't important.  You can use any slug that
fits, and add or subtract turns to get the right
adjustment range.  You might even get away with this
on the compensator coil, if it were damaged.

73,
Dave Wise

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Brannigan [mailto:jbrannig@optonline.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:13 AM
> To: jamesmiller20@worldnet.att.net; Bill Riches
> Cc: 'R-390 list'
> Subject: Re: [R-390] PTO endpoints
>=20
>=20
> Interesting idea.  I just hope that the slug isn't fractured
>=20
> Thanks, Jim
>=20
>=20
> > I just repaired a end point adj coil with similar broken screw slot.
> > Opeen the PTO and remove the coil (help to the front by two screws).
> > Use a Dremmel with the smallest cutoff disc available to cut a new
> > "slot" in the end of the tuning shaft, then clip off the=20
> remaining old
> > burr.  At the same time you can remove a turn if you need=20
> to.  Chances
> > are someone tried to crank the coil all the way in, but couldn't get
> > enough adjustment range, and broke the screwdriver slot.  Jim N4BE