[Towertalk] TB3 Set Screw

Mark Mark <AA6DX@arrl.net>
Wed, 15 May 2002 18:13:16 -0700


Was going to answer .. now have time .. Steve do be do right .. IF you
choose to use a loctite product, make sure to use one that is "un-do-able""
.. HI HI .. 73 .. Mark, AA6DX
----- Original Message -----
From: <K7LXC@aol.com>
To: <jsbmjb@theriver.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] TB3 Set Screw


> In a message dated 5/15/02 12:50:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> jsbmjb@theriver.com writes:
>
> > Is it necessary to secure the TB3 set screw with loctite before
> >  installing the bearing on the mast?
>
>     No. There is a locking nut on the bolt anyway. It only rotates at 1
RPM
> so not much danger of it coming loose.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve      K7LXC