[TowerTalk] Rohn 45 Question

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/25/2007 11:34:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  The TB bearings have plenty of slop which can give a false  feeling. Used 
ones often are well and unevenly grooved in the race; many  years ago there 
were discussions on lubricating them before  installing.
 
    And in the case of the Rohn ones, that would be  totally wrong. Open race 
bearings like those with grease in them will just  attract grit and dirt 
which will accelerate their wear and failure. 
 
    Another old wive's tale.
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH 



 



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