This is a good point. While you can buy new ball bearings and they aren’t too
expensive, as you disassemble it, do it in a bucket so they don’t go as far.
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:12 AM, Martin Sole <hs0zed@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just be aware of the T2X rebuilders law.
>
> There are people who in the course of a T2X rebuild have had ball bearings go
> everywhere with the great possibiity of some never be found again.
>
> Then there are those people who have never rebuilt a T2X.
>
> After 28 years though you are probably going to need new bearings at the
> least so...
>
>
> Martin, HS0ZED.
>
>
>
>> On 10/6/63 11:15, Robert Harmon wrote:
>> Thanks to all for the info on the T2X ! I am thinking about taking it
>> apart and cheking it out. If not too bad I will try a rebuild.
>> I noticed on MFJ's site there is a new improved potentiometer with silver
>> contacts. Thats nice ! I can order new bearings, etc.
>> It doesn't sound too intimidating right now, maybe after I open it up I will
>> change my mind. hihi
>>
>> Bob
>> K6UJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> These are easy to rebuild yourself. The rebuilders will happily sell you
>>> the parts as will MFJ. If the races in the housing look good, and you’re
>>> inclined, go for it. I have two in case one quit and I’m the 30+ years I’ve
>>> had them, I’ve swapped them twice. Both One was due to a dirty
>>> potentiometer, one was due to carelessness on my part (no centering shim).
>>>
>>> Respect their limitations and they’ll work for a very long time without
>>> trouble.
>>>
>>> Kim N5OP
>>>
>>> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
>>> music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
>>>
>>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Wayne Kline <w3ea@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Bob,
>>>>
>>>> The hi Gain/Telex now MFJ is a reliable rotor it’s flaws are well
>>>> documented ( stuck wedge brake full travel ) and the slip off BRAKE
>>>> botton while turning at full speed and load.
>>>>
>>>> There a a number of compentent rebuilders out there . it will last you
>>>> many more years I am sure …
>>>>
>>>> Wayne ,W3EA
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>>>>
>>>> From: Robert Harmon<mailto:k6uj@pacbell.net>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:15 PM
>>>> To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?
>>>>
>>>> I am planning on replacing my 28 year old Hy Gain T2X on one of my towers.
>>>> It has finally given up. I have a Force 12 C3 on the mast. 12 foot
>>>> boom, not much load to contend with. I was originally thinking of doing
>>>> a rebuild but I'm now thinking of getting a new unit. The reviews on EHAM
>>>> aren't all that great but I am inclined to take them with a grain of salt.
>>>> Unless you have the brake delay it is likely you may release the turn
>>>> button and engage the brake too soon and damage the unit. Common issue.
>>>> Thought I would ask the groups opinion about a new T2X. Do you know if
>>>> they have they changed the internals on the new units to be not as reiable
>>>> as the older ones ?
>>>> Am I safe to get a new T2X now ?
>>>>
>>>> Bob
>>>> K6UJ
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