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Broken standoffs (2) on front of capacitors. What can I find for replacement parts? 
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Hi Paul,
You may be able to find what you need here?
73
Stan
KM4HQE
On 1/6/25 18:15, Paul N5NEN via
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Broken standoffs (2) on front of capacitors. What can I find
for replacement parts? 
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You might try eBay. ?Also, if you can find an equivalent size in nylon or Teflon, it might resist shock damage better.
Broken standoffs (2) on front of capacitors. What can I find for replacement parts? 
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Are they1/2 inch long? I may have some.
Gary?
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On Jan 6, 2025, at 6:15?PM, Paul N5NEN via groups.io <n5nen@...> wrote:
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The ceramic insulator is 5/8 in. 16mm tall, threaded each end. ?Diameter could vary. Surplus sales does not list one that length. Just 3/4 in. ?The break seems to be old and parts of the ceramic have been lost, so there is little chance I could repair with epoxy. ?Likely hard to remove the screws without further damage. ?Possibly could make new ones with fiberglass dowel. ?3D print??
any other ideas?
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I'd get one made out of Lexan, Teflon, nylon, etc. from eBay.
The ceramic insulator is 5/8 in. 16mm tall, threaded each end. ?Diameter could vary. Surplus sales does not list one that length. Just 3/4 in. ?The break seems to be old and parts of the ceramic have been lost, so there is little chance I could repair with epoxy. ?Likely hard to remove the screws without further damage. ?Possibly could make new ones with fiberglass dowel. ?3D print??
any other ideas?
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You might try wading through this link at Mouser. If you have the patience to configure all the many possible filters to search for a 16 mm x 5/8 x 6-32 female thread I’ll bet you will find what you need. (I’m assuming it’s 6-32. They have 8-32 as well.)
I’ve used them before to find various ?threaded spacers in both ceramic and nylon, hexagonal or round body.
Good luck!
Dan WB4GRA
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On Jan 7, 2025, at 11:10?AM, Paul N5NEN via groups.io <n5nen@...> wrote:
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The ceramic insulator is 5/8 in. 16mm tall, threaded each end. ?Diameter could vary. Surplus sales does not list one that length. Just 3/4 in. ?The break seems to be old and parts of the ceramic have been lost, so there is little chance I could repair with epoxy. ?Likely hard to remove the screws without further damage. ?Possibly could make new ones with fiberglass dowel. ?3D print??
any other ideas?
If nylon is OK electronically, a good Ace Hardware store will typically have a good variety of nylon “spacers”. (Don’t say “holdoffs”; you’ll get a blank stare.) ?They come in different IDs, ODs, lengths, and wall thicknesses.
73, Bill AI5RP ++++++++++++++++ Bill Blodgett Arlington, Texas
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On Jan 7, 2025, at 10:10?AM, Paul N5NEN via groups.io <n5nen@...> wrote:
? The ceramic insulator is 5/8 in. 16mm tall, threaded each end. ?Diameter could vary. Surplus sales does not list one that length. Just 3/4 in. ?The break seems to be old and parts of the ceramic have been lost, so there is little chance I could repair with epoxy. ?Likely hard to remove the screws without further damage. ?Possibly could make new ones with fiberglass dowel. ?3D print??
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Paul, I might have one you could use. I will check when I get?home tonight or tomorrow. Bill N0CU
The ceramic insulator is 5/8 in. 16mm tall, threaded each end.? Diameter could vary. Surplus sales does not list one that length. Just 3/4 in.? The break seems to be old and parts of the ceramic have been lost, so there is little chance I could repair with epoxy.? Likely hard to remove the screws without further damage.? Possibly could make new ones with fiberglass dowel. ?3D print??
any other ideas?
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Wow! ?Does anyone know where I can find a set like that. I need four for a Drake MN-4C
Same size.?
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Lorne?
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I have one. 5/8” long.
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Broken standoffs (2) on front of capacitors. What can I find for replacement parts?
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They can also easily be homebrewed with solid teflon or delrin rod.?
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Looks like these have become a valued part. ?My local Tru-Value hardware store has nylon spacers, various lengths, various diameters, threaded and unthreaded. ?Not sure about the big box stores or other areas of the country.
Could be your lucky day. I found four. ? Doug ? ? ? Wow! ?Does anyone know where I can find a set like that. I need four for a Drake MN-4C
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Actually I made a mistake. Mine are 3/8 by 1 and 1/8.?
Are your about 1 and 1/8 Long ? ?That would be great.?
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Could be your lucky day. I found four.
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Wow! ?Does anyone know where I can find a set like that. I need four for a Drake MN-4C
I have one. 5/8” long.
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There are number of North American sources for Ceramic Standoff insulators.
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Keystone Electronics (New York), Digi-Key & Mouser distributors
Standoffs: Ceramic Round?
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LSP Ceramics (New Jersey)?
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McMaster-Carr has a number of materials used as Round Standoff Insulators.
I previously noted Phenolic, as one material.
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Guess I hit on a hot topic. ?I think various ceramic standoffs can be found at digiKey. Mf’d by Keystone. ?Not inexpensive and maybe a slow delivery. ? Likely other vendors will offer these. ?
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I just discovered this company...they have ceramic insulators & stand offs.
https://www.daburn.com/10-40steatitestandoffs.aspx
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Question is what caused them to break to begin with?
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Greg W9GB
Robin K4IDC