[TenTec] Re: Tentec digest, Vol 1 #177 - 4 msgs

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:02:03 -0600

Having rebuilt a couple PTO's (the most recent one yesterday) I have had no
problems with the instructions as supplied from Ten-Tec. I must suspect that
an inadequate amount of grease was placed in the retainer and on the washers
, spring and shaft during the process. The change in washer configuration
likely falls into the realm of improvements that have been implemented in
the kit and instructions along the way.

I think that it would be a good idea for anyone considering this project to
try the recommended method first. Has anyone else had this problem?

GL es 73'
Tom  N5OZQ
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Message: 2
From: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 04:23:04 EST
To: [email protected]
Subject: [TenTec] PTO Rebuild Kit
Reply-To: [email protected]

The Ten-Tec PTO Rebuild Kit instructions are erroneous:

Only 2 washers #51006 are supplied and used during
re-assembly, labeled D & F on page 5 of the instructions,
whereas the original PTO used 3 washers: one F and two
(!) D. If you rebuild the PTO as described with only two
washers, it tends to rub and creak while tuning.

Cure:

Save one washer from the old PTO. Do not follow steps
23 & 24 of the rebuild instructions, instead proceed as
follows: Apply a small amount of grease inside rear cap (B).
Put the saved washer into the cap with the flat side down (!).
In addition, put one of the supplied washers into the cap
but with the flat side up (!). The two washers are now inside
the cap with their smooth sides against each other (this
is very important !) Insert the rear cap into the rear opening
and finish reassembly as described ... Enjoy !

73/55
Karl, DJ5IL

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