3 years ago had to replace bearings in HDX555 sheaves. Went to Kaman Bearings
and selected a sealed bearing to fit the shaft, took sheaves and bearings to
machine shop and had shaft hole bored out to fit new heavier, waterproof
bearings...........way, way less expensive than new sheaves.
73
Mike W7PIM
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Jeff Draughn
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Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 7:03 AM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] UST Sheaves
Same here, I don't need them right now but I'm sure the day will come.
73, Jeff
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On Tuesday, August 30, 2016, SB <samuelmbarrett@gmail.com> wrote:
> I also would certainly like to discover a more reasonably priced source
> for replacement sheaves for my HDX555. I can't believe how much UST
> charges. It doesn't seem to be possible to press in replacement bearings,
> either.
>
> 73,
> Sam - W5KF
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