RE: [TowerTalk] Re: Thrust bearing

[Joe <WD0M@centurytel.net>]

I'm in the keep it tight category - why have a thrust bearing if it doesn't 
secure the mast?  I'd be concerned about scoring the mast and weakening it 
over time if there is a small gap.

Cheers,

Joe
WDØM

At 11:49 AM 7/22/2004, Noel wrote:
> Agreed with everthing except the statement. "...Then make sure the
> collar can rotate around the mast without binding".. Seems to defeat the
> point of having a thrust bearing?  Why not  have just a collar then?  I
> think the bolts in the thrust bearing should be tightly holding the mast
> or at least very snug. Not bearing weight but enough to support any
> lateral movement.  Your method would cause the bolts to eventually scar
> the mast even though you say the clearance is minimal, unless one used
> shims.
>
> I'm curious haw many people who utilize thrust bearings, allow the
> bearing to "rotate around the mast" or make sure the mast and bearing
> are tight and rotate together?
>
> Noel


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