HW-101 Belts

[Ed Richards]

Try PEP-BOYS for 1/8" by 2" O-rings for the preselector and driver, and
1/8" by 2 1/4" O-ring  for the loading capacitor. I use them frequently.
NOTE: some capacitors turn too hard and the belts will stretch or slip
when hot. Heathkit put out a bulletin on this, saying to replace them,
which is impossible now. I spread the frames with a pair of pliers used
in reverse i.e. inside the frame, and pull the handles apart. I sometimes
have to do this several times before the bearings are unloaded enough to
turn freely without end play. A drop of oil on the ball bearings helps
too. Good luck.

Ed Richards

On Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:53:19 EDT "Robert S. Capon" <RobCap at AOL.COM>
writes:
> Hi Folks:
>
> It's been a long time since I checked in.  A fella contacted me
> looking for
> rubber belts for his HW-101.  I know that several people have
> reported on a
> source for belts, using a commonly available part (or automotive
> part?).
>
> Can somebody remind me how to obtain replacement belts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73,
>
> Rob, W3DX
>
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