[R-390] bracket

Mon Jul 12 11:43:22 EDT 2021

Hopefully, the attached image will come through.  It is from the R-390A
drawing set and confirms that the originally specified screwdriver was a
Vaco P18 #1.  

I thought I would look it up because I tried a #2 as Larry suggested and
thought it fit better than a #1, at least on the captive screws, although I
have had no problems with the #1.

Regards,

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Barry
Sent: July 12, 2021 9:29 AM
To: Gary Biasini <gary.biasini at shaw.ca>
Cc: Collins R-390 HF Receiver List <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] bracket

I prefer my XCELITE 99-66.  The extra long blade is very handy (although it
may not be as easily stored on the back of an R390 as the original).

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "gary biasini" <gary.biasini at shaw.ca>
> To: n4buq at knology.net
> Cc: "Collins R-390 HF Receiver List" <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 10:03:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] bracket
> 
> Kevin and all,
> 
> I believe that the screwdriver is a Vaco (now Klein Tools) P18.  I 
> ordered several a few months ago and they are identical to the 
> original screwdriver that I was fortunate enough to get with one radio 
> except that the handle on the new one is stamped with "Vaco P18 
> U.S.A." whereas the original is stamped with "Vaco P18" on one side and
"Collins Co." on the other side.
> Here is the link to the same place that I purchased the P18:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/Profilated-Screwdriver-Klein-Tools-P18/dp/B0000
> BYEPU/
> ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=klein+tools+p18&qid=1626101782&sr=8-1
> 
> As for the spline wrench, I agree with Larry's comments.  If I had any 
> machining skills, I would take the one you can buy now, either 
> straighten into a straight shaft or cut off at the bend and fashion as 
> handle like the original.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Gary
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On 
> Behalf Of Larry H
> Sent: July 12, 2021 4:27 AM
> To: Gary Biasini <gary.biasini at shaw.ca>
> Cc: Collins R-390 HF Receiver List <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [R-390] bracket
> 
> My apologies, I am wrong about the phillips screwdriver size.  It's a 
> #2, not 1.  I know why I went down that path - I tried many #2 
> phillips on the left rear RF deck green hold down screw, and the 
> shafts were all too big in diameter.  The maximum shaft diameter that 
> will work is 5/32".  I couldn't find a #2 with a 6" long by 5/32" 
> diameter shaft, so got a #1 and very carefully use it.
> 
> Also, the Bristol spline wrench is specified as 7 3/4" long in the 
> parts list.  Although the 3 1/4" one I use works fine, the longer one 
> would be easier to use in some cases.
> 
> Sorry for the confusion.
> 
> Regards, Larry
> 
> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 7:46 PM Larry H <larry41gm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hi Kevin,   The Phillips head screwdriver is a #1 and 6" long shaft.
I
> > got a nice one at Lowe's for a reasonable price.  Don't settle for a 
> > cheaply made one..
> >
> > The spline wrench is a .096 inch diameter, 6 spline by 3 inches 
> > long, L shaped.  Kits are easy to find with it in there, but you can 
> > also find them individually.
> >
> > The mounting bracket on the back of the rx is not usually found 
> > separately.  They are a part of the back panel.
> >
> > Regards, Larry
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 1:39 PM Kevin Page <kf4znl at live.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Looking for the fluted socket wrench, screwdriver and mount that 
> >> holds them to the panel of my 390a receiver. Thanks for any 
> >> guidance
> >>
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