the 2550 bolt pattern is similar in that there are 3 bolts however the
spacing between the single and the pair and the spacing between the pair is
different - larger. don't know about all towers but my LM354 had holes for
both winches on the plate.
Jim
N1NK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Anderson" <ww5l@gte.net>
To: "David Greer" <davidgreer73@yahoo.com>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Winch friction pads
> David:
>
>
> Which Fulton winch are you using? I had a 1500 that the pads literally
> disintegrated on (fulton sent me the pads free also) and found it almost
> impossible to disassemble the winch, so I ended up buying a Fulton
> 1550. The winch squeal is a common problem with Fulton winches. My
> "new" winch that has been in use several years now and squeals like a
> banshee but the pads are still in good shape. The whole neighborhood
> knows when I'm lowering my TRIEX WT51. I understand from others that
> the Fulton 2550 doesn't squeal and has a higher lifting capacity and the
> bolt pattern is similar to the 1550.
>
> Tom, WW5L
>
>
>
> David Greer wrote:
> >
> > The TRX-80 raising fixture on my U.S. Tower TX-455 is
> > 3-4 years old. When tilting the tower down to the
> > horizontal, I'm getting a loud squeal from the raising
> > fixture winch. I called Fulton, the winch
> > manufacturer. They told me the friction pads need to
> > be replaced and they sent me two sets free. Great
> > service! Who else has had to replace these pads? It
> > appears to be a relatively simple process to replace
> > them. Experiences? Suggestions?
> > 73, Dave, N4KZ
> >
> > =====
> > David Greer
> >
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