[TowerTalk] Winch friction pads

[Tom Anderson]

David:


Which Fulton winch are you using?  I had a 1500 that the pads literally
disintegrated on (fulton sent me the pads free also) and found it almost
impossible to disassemble the winch, so I ended up buying a Fulton
1550.  The winch squeal is a common problem with Fulton winches.  My
"new" winch that has been in use several years now and squeals like a
banshee but the pads are still in good shape.  The whole neighborhood
knows when I'm lowering my TRIEX WT51.  I understand from others that
the Fulton 2550 doesn't squeal and has a higher lifting capacity and the
bolt pattern is similar to the 1550.

Tom, WW5L



David Greer wrote:
> 
> The TRX-80 raising fixture on my U.S. Tower TX-455 is
> 3-4 years old. When tilting the tower down to the
> horizontal, I'm getting a loud squeal from the raising
> fixture winch. I called Fulton, the winch
> manufacturer. They told me the friction pads need to
> be replaced and they sent me two sets free. Great
> service! Who else has had to replace these pads? It
> appears to be a relatively simple process to replace
> them. Experiences? Suggestions?
> 73, Dave, N4KZ
> 
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> David Greer
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