Hi:
> What happens is
that the Allen
> screw rusts and you have to drill it out in order to remove the mast - not
a
> pleasant job.
>
I'm not too
> excited about one little Allen screw holding the mast load but you don't
have
> much choice. You might want to consider not tightening the Allen screw and
> having the rotator take the vertical load by just having the TB function
as a
> bushing that supports the mast for sideloads.
You might want to replace the Allen screw with a set bolt, the kind
with a square head on it, (heat treated to be a set screw) since this
application rotates under 1,000 rpm, being off balance shouldn't
be a problem. HI HI If you coat the set bolt with LPS 3 annually
it won't rust. (a waxy protectant in a aerosol can)
73 (= Best Regards) de: (= this is) Ron ka4inm@qsl.net
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