Jim,
Something must be wrong. I've been using the Ham M series since later
1950's and all the later models. They all fit 2" (and perhaps slightly
larger) masts using 2.375" c/c U bolts. The Tailtwisters are even larger.
73,
Joe, W1JR
At 11:38 AM 3/12/2002 -0500, n1nk wrote:
>just got through attaching my 2" OD thick wall aluminum mast to my
>tailtwister. noticed that the mast did not seat all the way into V of the
>bell housing. spent a few minutes looking at the situation and decided that
>the bell housing is made for slightly smaller OD tubing. took a look at the
>manual and noticed that they call for 1.5" ID/1.9" OD steel pipe. also
>noticed that the current advertising calls for 2 1/16" OD tubing. should be
>noted that the rotor is vintage 1995 or so.
>
>now the question is: what to do about this? hate the idea of buying a new
>mast and hate the idea of buying a new rotator even more. one thought is to
>file the shoulders of the housing away a bit so that the tube can seat
>against the V of the housing. not sure what either the current situation or
>a modified housing would do with respect to centering the mast/rotor below
>the thrust bearing.
>
>suggestions are welcome.
>
>Jim
>N1NK
>
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