[TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs

[Tek Supp]

Haha, actually a grinder had to be used on the thrust bearing bolts which were also stripped and siezed.  ;-)   But by the time I finally got it all apart, I was ready for a torch.

 

Thanks

John

 


 
> From: robert.west at eatmoresoap.com
> To: teksaport at hotmail.com; w3yy at cox.net; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs
> Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:08:29 -0500
> 
> Sounds like a job for the torch! 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tek Supp
> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:46 PM
> To: w3yy at cox.net; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs
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> 
> I disagree Bob. I was given a Rohn 25 40' and had to dismatel it. The top
> section was so stuck that I had to use a couple of 2x4 pieces across the
> steps and my car sissor jack to seperate it. It did not matter that I had a
> ground crew and it didn't matter that constant presure was applied on the
> rope from the ground crew. It was STUCK!
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> 
> K7ALA 
> 
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> 
> > From: w3yy at cox.net
> > To: towertalk at contesting.com
> > Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:55:09 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs
> > 
> > Tony -
> > 
> > As previously noted, neverseize or not, you just need a ground crew to put
> a
> > little upward pressure on the section while someone is on the tower
> > assisting with the separation. No big deal. A tower jack or similar device
> > will help in difficult situations. 
> > 
> > Now, if you want to do this without ground support, its more difficult.
> > Take off the bolts and go to the ground and put constant pressure on the
> > section yourself and tie it off, then go back up and wiggle it to free it.
> > Or, maybe hang some heavy weights (two bags of concrete) on the rope going
> > to the gin pole and go up and try to free the section.
> > 
> > Good luck. I've assembled and disassembled tower sections single-handed,
> > but it's much easier if you can get some ground support. 
> > 
> > 73, Bob - W3YY
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of anthony
> > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:50 PM
> > To: TowerTalk at contesting.com
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs
> > 
> > I errected my rohn 25g in 1999 using neverseize on each leg for easy
> > disassembly, Now that I might move Im not sure how to remove each section.
> I
> > do have a very well made gin pole but how in the heck will I pull the
> > sections apart??? I was thinking a 2x6 board and a small hydraulic car
> jack.
> > Any other Idea's would greatly be appreciated. thanks guys.
> > 
> > tony k2vi
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