al_n6ta@comcast.net wrote:
> Thanks for the various suggestions.
> Problem is not at full CW or CCW but still tried the 'rocking' technique. No
> go.
> Disconnected from the mast so no loading and still won't turn.
> Took it down and put it on the bench intending to split the bells.
>
> Now a new problem since I cannot get the bolts out. Don't know if the bolts
> even need to be removed??? Nuts came off no problem but all but one bolt is
> real tight. So, drenched them WD40 for a couple of hours, re-applied and
> still tight. Re-applied again and will try later tonight.
>
For stuck bolts forget the WD40 and get PB-Blaster. Usually available
the same places, but the difference is like night and day when it comes
to breaking stuck things loose. Use it here for pressing things apart.
For badly stick, spray it on and let set overnight.
73 and good luck,
Roger (K8RI)
> So, thought I would just make a jumper to try to run it on the bench.
> Managed to strip out one of the connections on the rotor. So, I'd really
> like to get this open to see what is going on and consider the suggestions
> below from Bob. W5AH. And may need to replace the terminal strip somehow.
>
> This T2X is an old one that has zero problems for the last 32 years.
>
> Any suggestions on getting the bell split or the bolts loosened?
>
> Tnx to all the OMs.
> Al
>
> Al,
> I had exactly the same problem with my T2X. Replaced the cap just like
> you did with same results.
>
> I finally took the two halves apart and checked out the gear drive
> mechanism. With the brake released,
> I could turn the large gears at the top and see the motor shaft turning,
> so it was not frozen up. Put it back together
> and it still did not turn.
> The jam up was at around 45 dgrs... no where near the limit switches
>
> I took it apart again and this time I removed all the gears and
> reinstalled them. Its now back on the tower
> and working properly.
>
> However, I expect it to fail again because this was the second time I
> had the same problem. The first time, a new
> cap got it going so I did not take it off the tower
>
> Considering our similar results, it sounds to me like there is a
> tolerance problem with the cast pieces.
> Please let me know what you determine on yours
>
> 73, gud luck
> Bob, W5AH
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