[TowerTalk] Looking for some thoughts on a rotor I bought

[Michael Hatzakis, Jr]

MFJ tailtwistter.  How many bolts does the rotor body have on it?  Then go to the MFJ web site and verify.  I beelive tailtwister has six and the Ham IV has four, I might have this wrong.   
 
If it works, you got a great deal.  Even if it dosent, MFJ sells parts for it, you can get a computerized interface for it, brake delay, there are lots of mods and support out there for it.
 
Michael  K3MH

"Clary, Steve" <Steve_Clary at URMC.Rochester.edu> wrote:
Good morning all. 

I have purchased a three sections of Rohn 25g and it came with a rotor. (I
paid $150.00 for all)

I need help identifying the rotor. The control box say T2X, it has three
momentary push levers (switches) in front (middle one says break). It also
has a directional meter and an on/off switch.

I have found a picture of the control box that looks close:
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/steve/control_box.jpg

I have also found a picture of I believe a tailtwister rotor that looks like
mine : http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/steve/rotor.jpg.

So I believe that it is a tailtwister of some sort, but I think I have seen
someone call it a HAM 4 (or maybe HAM IV). Is there a difference?

Also, I took the rotor apart, and besides the bottom set of bearings looking
a bit rusted, all seems to be in good shape. I took out the bearings and
cleaned things nicely, then I used some marine (green) grease to lube them
back up. I applied the lube liberally, but then I found a comment on this
list about not using too much grease. 

Is it important that I use only a minimal amount of grease? Should I take
it apart again and remove the majority of the grease? Is it important that
I use ay special grease?

I have noticed that the unit does not seem to be water tight. I can
understand the need for the bottom to be open to drain water, but what about
where to two halves join? Should there be a gasket of any type? Also, is
there anyway to project the terminals on the bottom from weathering?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Oh, I have wired it up and it seems to
work fine.


Steve 

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Michael Hatzakis, Jr MD 
Physiatrist, Treating Individuals with Neuromuscular Disabilities 
Consultant, Information Technology Based Health Care Solutions

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