Kenwood Eleven III timer

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Picked up an Eleven III from an AKer and the timer just spun around. I picked up a brass rod at Lowes. Put 4 holes in it and some threads. The only screws I had that fit the threads were computer case screws. Looks funny, but I can put a full size #2 phillips on it and torque it down. Still have to be careful as the brass is soft.

Timer now works perfectly!

 

[EchoWars]

Brass rod = solid. Brass tubing = hollow. I assume you used tubing.

It's a common failure on these units, but I've not personally seen a busted one yet.

 

[truck]

broken piece

Brass rod = solid. Brass tubing = hollow. I assume you used tubing.

It's a common failure on these units, but I've not personally seen a busted one yet.

Actually I used a Red Brass Pipe Nipple 1/8" MIP x 4"

Here's the broken piece with the screws removed.

 

[EchoWars]

Lots of vintage gear use these type of nylon connectors for control shafts, and they are too easily broken...I'll have to remember your little trick here. Nice work. :yes:

 

[Sam Cogley]

I think I would have picked up some very short headless set screws at ACE Hardware (either slotted or hex), but that's a great repair tip!

 

[truck]

I still have it open as I'm waiting for some lamps to arrive, might have to stop at Ace and grab some. It's what I had at the time...

 

[Sam Cogley]

I still have it open as I'm waiting for some lamps to arrive, might have to stop at Ace and grab some. It's what I had at the time...

That wasn't meant as criticism, and I've done a lot of similar things to test stuff. Just a suggestion. :thmbsp:

 

[truck]

suggestion

That wasn't meant as criticism, and I've done a lot of similar things to test stuff. Just a suggestion. :thmbsp:

No problem here Sam, thanks for the tip.