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Re: [TowerTalk] Prop Pitch Rotors and water intrusion

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Prop Pitch Rotors and water intrusion
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:44:04 -0500
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>"I fabricated a custom rotator plate from 1/2" aluminum plate and pressed in a 
>new seal that fits the OD of the PP output shaft."

George, if that's in addition to the main seal, then you've found a viable 
means to protect it from decomposition.  I should emphasize that the root cause 
of my water ingress problem has been due to seal decomposition.  Based on my 
inspection of the failed rotators, I don't believe K7NV used anything special 
for the seal.  Possibly better silicone based seals would have helped to 
increase longevity.  

Paul, W9AC 


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