I have not had any problem with the belt on my '470 slipping, but then we
don't have cold WX in Arizona <grin>.
It could be the clutch on the driven pulley that is slipping, and that is
adjustable. Just keep in mind that the clutch is a safety device, designed
to slip when the tower is fully extended against the stops. Slipping
clutches save broken cables (and destroyed towers).
de Paul, W8AEF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Giacobello" <k2xx@swva.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:18 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Belt Slippage on LM-470 Towers
> Both my LM-470s tend to slip when I attempt to raise them, especially in
> cold WX. I have tightened the belts about as much as possible on
> several occasions. In one case, wire brushed the large pulley to remove
> corrosion, etc. Is there some kind of compound that can be applied to
> increase friction and eliminate slippage?
>
> 73 and thanks for your help.
>
> Joe
> K2XX
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