[TowerTalk] Winch for TX-455

[Malcolm Ringel]

Jim: Check the TT archives. This very issue was addressed a couple of months 
back. I believe that a Grainger or other firm's item # was provided as a 
good quality replacement. Perhaps another list member will know or have 
saved that info.
73
Malcolm, K3KZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Venneman" <wx6v at msn.com>
To: "Tower Talk Reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 5:19 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Winch for TX-455


> Howdy,
>
> I am in the process of putting up a TX-455 (circa 1993 model - probably 
> pre-U.S. Tower) that is in need of a new winch. The existing winch is very 
> rusty (it still turns OK) and does not have a locking mechanism. Any 
> identifying information on the thing has long since faded away. Any 
> suggestions on where I can find a replacement winch for this tower? U.S. 
> Towers does not list winches as replacement parts on their website and I 
> imagine they would charge a hefty price for one anyway.
>
> I would imagine that winches come in all types and sizes. Is the critical 
> dimension the distance between the two mounting bolts for mouting on the 
> tower? In other words, how do I select the correct type, given a choice of 
> various models?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim  -WX6V-
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