[R-390] How to identify pto

Tue Jul 9 20:54:36 EDT 2013

Hi Roger,

I wanted to identify the PTO so I could search for an exploded view and see
what could be happening on my unit.

I disassembled it to the point of removing the external can, and got pretty
much scared to proceed...

73,

Felipe

Felipe Ceglia - PY1NB
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On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Roger Ruszkowski <flowertime01 at wmconnect.com
> wrote:

>
> Felipe,
>
> From the photo we get real no clues.
> It is not your fault.
>
> The only question of importance is does it or does it not work.
>
> We do not hold it against Collins, Motorola or even Cosmos for making the
> things.
>
> We only care if they work.
>
> Once you slide that receiver back into a rack no one will ever know what
> parts are inside.
>
> It should turn equally free either way.
>
> You may want to try easy with some WD40 on the front bushing letting the
> critter
> stand on end so the solvent has a chance to soak in. and see
> if that helps the ease of operation.
>
> Long road is to do a disassembly so you can work some solvent in from the
> inside into the shaft bushing.
>
> You do not want to take it apart to where you pull the shaft out of the
> bushing.
> Aggravation exceeds return on investment.
>
> Mostly some select solvents and oils applied to the front with gravity
> assist and time (days)
> will resolve the problem of friction.  It will always be stiff as that is
> part of the anti lash.
> but it should run smooth in both directions for a good 11 plus turns (only
> ten used).
>
> As long as you have it this far apart take the time to soak the shaft and
> bushing clean.
>
> Roger.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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