[R-390] RF sub chassis slug rack problem

[Peter Worrall, G4GJL]

Jack which slug rack is the problem?

I have a few spares, but not all versions.
Happy to send FOC from UK if you cant get a more local fix.
Will be on VAC for 3 weeks so if time is not pressing you have at least a 
chance.



Pete
G4GJL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Absalom" <kf4yio at charter.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:27 PM
Subject: [R-390] RF sub chassis slug rack problem


> Hi Group
>
> I'm new to the group and am restoring a 1963 Teledyne R390A.  I have a 
> problem.   I'm cleaning all the slug racks and roller bearings and one of 
> the rack's bearings are frozen tight.   They have appaerently been this 
> way for quite a while as grooves have been worn on each side of the 
> bearing where it slides up and down the mount.   The outer bearings on 
> this particular rack that roll on the cams are ok and cleaned up well.   I 
> just can't get these inner bearings to unfreeze.  That's right, both sides 
> are like this.   All the rest of the slug racks have been cleaned, 
> reassembled lubed and replaced.  This rack has been cleaned lubed and 
> replaced but I would like to either replace or fix it.
>
> Any ideas ?
> Thanks guys...... I used the R390A 's in the Navy and and NSA during the 
> cold war and Vietnam.  What a machine/rig!!!!!
>
> 73 - Jack  KF4YIO
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