I have a Yaesu G-1000 rotator. It was installed on my 150 foot tower in 1999 to turn a Force12 C-4XL. Over the years the antenna has sustained a lot of damage from three hurricanes and several ligh
Keith, I have yet to see any place repair Yaesu rotators. I have a G-2800SDX that has been chugging for many years. Originally it turned a C-4XLD but now handles a 4-L SteppIR. If it ever fails, I wi
Keith, Since you took it apart, if you think you can put it back together I would recommend you clean it up and, provided you believe replacement of the bearings will make it work as it should, put i
My rebuild Yaesu process: Clean the races thoroughly. If there are some ball divots in the aluminum, use some 180 grit sandpaper to reduce them, perfection isn't needed. Replace the bearing balls wit
I'm not familiar with the 1000G, but I had the rusty bearing problem with my TailTwister...replaced the bearings with stainless steel balls from McMaster.com. No problems since and that's been >>10 y
Great advice Grant! I would just like to add that if you are in a corrosive environment, stainless steel and aluminum do not get along. John KK9A My rebuild Yaesu process: Clean the races thoroughly.
John, I agree that SS is further apart from Al than carbon steel on the galvanic potentials chart. That can lead to galvanic corrosion. However, on several in salt water boats I owned this wa minor o