[TowerTalk] Re: Thrust bearing

[Joe]

I'm in the keep it tight category - why have a thrust bearing if it doesn't 
secure the mast?  I'd be concerned about scoring the mast and weakening it 
over time if there is a small gap.

Cheers,

Joe
WDØM

At 11:49 AM 7/22/2004, Noel wrote:
>Agreed with everthing except the statement. "...Then make sure the
>collar can rotate around the mast without binding".. Seems to defeat the
>point of having a thrust bearing?  Why not  have just a collar then?  I
>think the bolts in the thrust bearing should be tightly holding the mast
>or at least very snug. Not bearing weight but enough to support any
>lateral movement.  Your method would cause the bolts to eventually scar
>the mast even though you say the clearance is minimal, unless one used
>shims.
>
>I'm curious haw many people who utilize thrust bearings, allow the
>bearing to "rotate around the mast" or make sure the mast and bearing
>are tight and rotate together?
>
>Noel