WANTED: Columbia BG or BF end caps 2-4 minute

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erunltd
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WANTED: Columbia BG or BF end caps 2-4 minute

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I am looking for a Columbia BF or BG 2-min end cap; and/or,
a Columbia BG 2-4 min end cap. If you've got
any of these in your spare parts let me know.

Thanks for looking, Harry

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Re: WANTED: Columbia BG or BF end caps 2-4 minute

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Re: WANTED: Columbia BG or BF end caps 2-4 minute

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FYI:
The 2/4 minute BG or BF, did not have end caps per se. The 2 minute end cap (as shown) would be replaced with a 2/4 minute conversion gear train, which had a special cap to cover the gearing, and a partial cap with a slotted stud attached for the selector switch to lock into. The whole gear train is permanently attached to the end of a special, longer, feedscrew and both 2/4 minute conversions are specific to each particular machine... neither of which are interchangeable.
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