[TowerTalk] Tic Ring -Ring rotors - tricks of the trade

[Chuck O'Neal]

Howard,

That is likely caused by water freezing that got into the oil in the gearhead drive or into the motor itself.  The seal on the output shaft is poor and eventually water gets in to the oil in the gearbox.  I also had the motor get some water into it and freeze as well.  Pull the motor drive assembly off and you will find water somewhere. 

Chuck...K1KW
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Howard Klein" <howk2 at hotmail.com> 

> Mark, 
> I have none of the problems you describe BUT mine stops rotating whenever 
> the temperature falls below freezing. Carl assures me there is no grease in 
> the motor. I will take it down when wx gets better and have a good look. 
> 
> Howard..K2HK 
> 
> ----Original Message Follows---- 
> From: Mark Pride 
> To: towertalk at contesting.com 
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tic Ring -Ring rotors - tricks of the trade 
> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:53:34 -0400 
> 
> Hello TTer's with Ring Rotors 
> 
> I am seeking ideas, tricks or suggestions about the Tic Rotors in use 
> today. Seems the biggest challenge I run into with these rotors is the 
> problem of keeping the gear teeth engaged. After some use, the ring 
> either gets out of round (hard to believe!) or the teeth tend to disengage 
> for some reason and the antenna rotation ends as it goes into a gap in the 
> teeth. Motor supports are loosing over time or what? After this 
> condition develops, any suggestion as to how to get it re-aligned? 
> 
> I need some suggestions regarding maintenance of these rotors. Tell me 
> your stories, problems and issues with these rotors - would love to hear 
> of your experiences with these things! Thanks! Please reply directly. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Mark, K1RX 
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