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Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns

To: Paul Christensen <pbc.law@outlook.com>, "towertalk@contesting.com" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns
From: Paul Christensen <pbc.law@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:06:47 +0000
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P.S.

The sheet overlap is held together with Dow Corning 736 heat-resistant RTV 
sealant.

Paul, W9AC

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:00 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns

>"seems like a good idea, if you have the McMaster-Carr part number it might be 
>helpful. "

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/silicone/rubber-1~/high-temperature-silicone-rubber-sheets-bars-and-strips-6/

Item # 1460N34

Pricy, but not as pricy as a $2,500 prop pitch rebuild.  Being silicone-based, 
the sheet should hold up for a very long time. Check other sources for better 
pricing.

Paul, W9AC

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