[TowerTalk] Replacement Motor for Tri-EX winch?

[Bill Winkis]

*Last year I re-installed my LM470 .. and changed the motor in the 
process...What I used was:

Leeson M6C34FB1C
Run a "Google" and get the full specs..
Cost below $300.00

See glimpses at
http://www.kc4pe.com/amateurshack.htm

Bill*



Mickey Baker wrote:
> I'm considering the purchase of a used LM-354HD Tri-Ex tower. It has (what
> appears to be) a dead, corroded winch motor. Here's a photo:
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GgCAnwSD8VZdZ9ao0AxM5w?feat=directlink
>
> The data plates on the motor and winch are unreadable. Other than this, the
> tower looks good.
>
> Does anyone have specifics on this device, such as motor specifications?
> There are no limit switches (or wiring) on the tower. Has anyone retrofitted
> with limit switches and (perhaps) mechanical locks?
>
>