Sorry gang, these have a head angle of 82 degrees. Thanks to the gent that said the K3 needed 100 degree flat heads.
Frank - W4NHJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Ross W4NHJ" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting > 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" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > 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:[email protected] >> >> 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:[email protected] > > 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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
