Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Thrust Bearing Usage

[Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>]

There you have it...one of the best ways of configuring the mast and rotor.

Doug

David Robbins K1TTT wrote:

> On my flat tops I always put a second bearing just for that purpose
> above the rotor.  To keep it from binding I leave it loose until needed
> to remove the rotor.  And I do let the top bearing carry the weight of
> the mast and antenna(s) and leave that 1/4" or so gap below the mast so
> its easy to remove the rotor when needed without jacking up the mast.

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