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[Towertalk] Rotor Removal from tower: Is there an easier way?

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Subject: [Towertalk] Rotor Removal from tower: Is there an easier way?
From: k2xx@swva.net (Joe Giacobello, K2XX)
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 12:43:53 -0500
Well, it looks like the brake on my T2X has finally thrown in the towel. 
 I have ordered a repair kit from Champion.  However, my main concern is 
getting the rotor out with the minimum amount of surgery.

My tower is an LM-470 and I can do all the work at ladder level.  The 
rotor is mounted on a rotor mounting plate a few feet below the top of 
the tower.  As I see it, my only option is to either loosen the set 
screws on the thrust bearing or unbolt the bearing from its mounting 
plate and pull the mast out just far enough to allow me to pass the 
unbolted rotor out the first clear opening in the tower framework.  Are 
there any other options?  (I have a terrible habit of missing the obvious.)

Also, does anyone have any pointers for replacing the brake?

73 and Tnx for your help.


Joe


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