[TowerTalk] strange rotor problem

[K8RI on Tower talk]

IF you don't mind the mess, can find it and do so at a reasonable cost, BR-2 
grease should be ideal.  It uses Beryllium oxide in a grease suspension for 
high pressure, low RPM applications.   It will not gum up over time and the 
surface should remain slippery even after most of it has rubbed off.

But when I say messy, it takes careful clean up.  I think the stuff is alive 
because if you get it on your hands it'll migrate from nose to toes.

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


> Bill H. said:
> "...........Same rotor control box, same cable to the milspec connectors 
> on the rotors.
> They both indicate the same.
> It's just the Tailtwister that has started weakening..
>
> Any suggestions before I open it up?
>
> I've done normal cleanup and bearing lube before."
>
> Bill.  Normal cleanup and bearing lube of what??? Tower bearing?? or 
> Tailtwister??
> Sounds like binding inside the rotor; OR the ball bearings and races need 
> cleaning and re-greasing in the rotor.  They tend to get gummed up after 
> time. Years ago I got some LOW temp grease from Hy-Gain, looks almost like 
> petrolum jelly, yellow in color.  Don't know if you can still get it.
>
> While you've got it apart, may as well check/replace the directional pot.
>
> Just my $.02 worth (experience)
>
> Good luck
> 73
> K9WN  Jake
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