If you don't mind using a hex wrench/driver to tighten the screws check this part number from McMaster 3/16" None 91253A104 6.33 per Pack of 50
Frank - W4NHJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill W4ZV" <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting > > > > g7vjr wrote: >> >> Ambient temperatures were 35C daytime, 25C night and we were right by the >> ocean. On returning to England I can see that the salty, humid air has >> done some damage to the K3, and caused the black case screws to rust. I >> am >> planning to change these for stainless steel screws and do a full health >> check inside and out on the whole radio. Anyone else got this problem or >> any suggestions? >> > > Thanks to Bob MD0CCE for his efforts on Topband! He made quite a few guys > happy in spite of the seasonal QRN at this time of the year. > > I haven't tried these myself but found the following on McMaster-Carr's > website: > > http://www.mcmaster.com/#96640a054/=20zftu > > P/N 96640A054 > > 18-8 SS (Stainless Steel) Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw Black-Oxide > Finish, 4-40 Thread, 1/4" Length, Packs of 100 > $3.59 Pack > > The standard Elecraft screws are 3/16" but I believe these 1/4" might work > (someone else please comment if not). Unfortunately the Black-Oxide > finish > is not available in 3/16" stainless. If these will work, hopefully > Elecraft > might offer them in a small quantity as spare parts. > > 73, Bill > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/Case-screws-rusting-tp2968823p2969712.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
