DEC BA11-K noisy fans

2021-09-11 Thread Fritz Mueller via cctalk
Hi all, I've been working on a BA11-K PDP-11/34 lately, and wow it sure is a noisy thing... On my '11/45, the "Boxer" fans were easily disassembled via a cir-clip, and could then have their bearings cleaned/relubed (or worst case replaced). Fan maintenance quieted down the /45 a good bit. Bu

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 9/11/21 11:09 AM, ED SHARPE wrote: Thanks Al! OK the thickness of tubing is not critical? it is. I used https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23485 That black goo is hard to get off  the hands.. what have you found to be the best solvent?   Ed# goo gone, or something else

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
In addition to the Suns that I collect, I also collect ultra-portable typewriters. JJ Short are recommended for platen and rollers on the Typewriters mailing list and, based on their website, it looks like they could do molded rubber parts for printers. I have heard that they are pricey, bu

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
Thanks Al!  OK the thickness of tubing is not critical? That black goo is hard to get off  the hands.. what have you found to be the best solvent?   Ed# Sent from the all new AThanks Al. OL app for Android On Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 10:51 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: > The roller in the

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
The roller in the HP cartridge tape drives of various models have turned to crap also... I have one that came with an HP 3000 series 37 mighty mouse system   thst totally goo-ed a tape Any one with similar problem find a replacement roller? Yes, they are easily made from norprene tub

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
The roller in the HP cartridge tape drives of various models have turned to crap also... I have one that came with an HP 3000 series 37 mighty mouse system   thst totally goo-ed a tape Any one with similar problem find a replacement roller?     Ed# Sent from the all new AOL app for Andr

Re: Archiving clamighty mouse sysyemssic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
The roller in the HP cartridge tape drives of various models have turned to crap also... I have one that came with an HP 3000 series 37 mighty mouse system   thst totally goo-ed a tape Any one with similar problem find a replacement roller?     Ed# Sent from the all new AOL app for Andr

Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
I've been having fun this past week trying to get the mechanics of a Canon CX print engine in a LaserWriter restored. The paper pick and separation rollers have turned to goo. This got me thinking that people need to start collecting information on rubber parts, like dimensions, material and du

Re: HP 5061-3476: Which boards go where

2021-09-11 Thread Guy Dunphy via cctalk
At 11:41 PM 10/09/2021 -0400, you wrote: >Hi Guy! > >Thanks for the post and interesting. No it's not quite the exact power >supply but close. However > >Are you *sure* those cards are in the right slots? Hmm... I was starting on that system back in Nov 2013. I'm pretty careful about taking p