[TowerTalk] Problem with a Fulton 2550

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

My HDX-5106 with TRX-100 tilt over fixture has this
problem.  It squeels and overheats on the way down.
I recently purchased a KW3000 worm drive winch as
a replacement.  This tower is so heavy that it really
needs the extra gearing of worm drive winch (its
3:1 lower gearing).

Rick N6RK

Dino Darling wrote:
> I forgot to add...
> 
> Here is the manual for the K2550.  There is a phone number where you can
> order parts.  It also shows an exploded view of the winch and gives part
> numbers for the "friction discs".  These discs can get dried out and
> slick if ever overheated.  Just like brakes or a clutch on a truck.
> 
> http://www.christran.net/k2550.htm
> 
> 
> 
> Dino - K6RIX
> dino at k6rix.com
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Problem with a Fulton 2550
> From: "Dino Darling" <dino at k6rix.com>
> Date: Fri, June 20, 2008 8:49 am
> To: "Kirk.Harding" <Kirk.harding at cox.net>
> Cc: TowerTalk at contesting.com
> 
> The reason you are getting the squeal when lowering the tower is because
> of the slipping action on the clutch pads. The "brake winch" loosens
> the clutch assemble in the down/unspool direction and the tension of the
> cable is trying to tighten the assembly back up. You keep "unscrewing"
> the clutch pack and the rotation of the drum tightens it back up. There
> is constant slippage when rotating the handle. The pads can overheat if
> you don't stop once in a while.
> 
> In the up direction, you are keeping constant pressure on the clutch
> pack and there is NO SLIPPAGE. If you get squealing in the UP
> direction, RUN AWAY! This means the clutch pack is slipping and the
> tower can come down.
> 
> Contact Fulton for replacement clutch packs...
> http://www.fultonperformance.com/contact.html
> 
> 
> Dino - K6RIX
> dino at k6rix.com
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Problem with a Fulton 2550
> From: "Kirk.Harding" <Kirk.harding at cox.net>
> Date: Fri, June 20, 2008 7:42 am
> To: <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
> 
> I have a US Tower TX-472MDPL with the TRX-80HD Raising (and lowering)
> fixture. Last week I lowered (laid the tower over) and noticed that I
> have
> to put a great deal of effort into cranking the Fulton 2550 winch. As a
> matter of fact there was considerable squeaking coming out of the brake.
> This problem is only when laying the tower over. When raising, the winch
> works great. My question is, is there a facility where I can purchase
> parts
> for the Fulton winch? I've searched Google and find places where I
> purchase
> a new winch but (obviously), I'd rather not have to replace the
> whole2550.
> If I it ends up that I do have to replace the 2550 do you have any
> replacement suggestions?
> 
>  
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
>  
> 
> Kirk, K6KAR
> 
> Niceville, FL
> 
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