[TowerTalk] Worm Gear Hoist

[K8RI on Tower talk]

If you can find it, try some Beryllium Oxide Grease.  BR-2.  It is a very 
slippery, high pressure, low RPM,  grease that looks much like graphite, but 
it is much better.  It's a bit easier to apply than lithium, but get some on 
you and it tends to migrate and with its color the migration is as easy to 
follow as it is difficult to stop. <:-))

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com


> Terry, I simply apply a small amount of lithium grease to the worm gear, 
> using a small brush, while the winch is operating.  Once a month seems to 
> be enough for easy operation.
>
> Incidentally, my winch suffers from considerable rust after 3+ years of 
> operation in a seaside location.  I just ordered a replacement from the 
> Harborfreight website.
>
> 73/Norm/W1MO
> _______________________________________________
>
> See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless 
> Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with 
> any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>