K3 Bottom screw spinning

[K4SO]

Builders,

 

Thanks to all who responded with exactly the information I needed. Even more
so, thanks for the grace of all involved, providing the information,
pointing me to the exact references in the manual, and doing so without
labeling me a knucklehead which would not have been inaccurate.

 

I will download the construction manual as a resource going forward. As you
can tell, this is the first time I've cracked the covers open.

 

This is an amazing piece of gear, and it has attracted an amazing group of
users. I can now proceed with the mods.

 

73, Mark

www.k4so.com

www.picasaweb.com/kfourso

kfourso.googlepages.com

 

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[Brett Howard]

My radio has had this same issue...  I found that the screw in question
is a common issue on my rig too.  I found that for a while I just put
that screw in lighter and it would come out easier.  

The issue for me is that the screw connecting the stand off to the
mainboard loosens and then the whole thing is allowed to spin.  My
solution was to put the screw in for the mainboard to the standoff and
then put a dab of green locktite onto it through the standoff.  I used a
long applicator to get it onto the tip of the screw.  I then let it dry
really well before I put the bottom cover back on.  I've never had an
issue since and I get into the gem for every mod that pops up... ;)

~BTH

On Sun, 2009-11-01 at 19:24 -0500, Mark C. Killmon wrote:

> Builders,
>
>  
>
> Thanks to all who responded with exactly the information I needed. Even more
> so, thanks for the grace of all involved, providing the information,
> pointing me to the exact references in the manual, and doing so without
> labeling me a knucklehead which would not have been inaccurate.
>
>  
>
> I will download the construction manual as a resource going forward. As you
> can tell, this is the first time I've cracked the covers open.
>
>  
>
> This is an amazing piece of gear, and it has attracted an amazing group of
> users. I can now proceed with the mods.
>
>  
>
> 73, Mark
>
> www.k4so.com
>
> www.picasaweb.com/kfourso
>
> kfourso.googlepages.com
>
>  
>
> ______________________________________________________________
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