[R-390] re: Dangling PTO

[ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/20/2006 11:11:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
wd8kdg at worldnet.att.net writes:
Good Morning All,

There are a few reasons to open a PTO, no need to mention those, for me the
big question is the desiccant needed in  civilian usage?

I agree - In fact I would make it a point not to replace the original plastic 
dessicant bag in an R-388, R-390 or R-390A PTO. The plastic bag is probably 
brittle and could break making a mess inside the PTO as described. The factory 
never intended for the chemical to last 40-50 years or more. The PTO has long 
since been exposed to air migrating into it every time it heats and cools for 
the last 40  years probably and it won't make any difference in performance to 
try to replace the dessicant. Best to leave it out and avoid future trouble 
and possible corrosion problems. 73 Todd WD4NGG