[TowerTalk] Force 12 Hardware Question

[Richard Thorne]

Jerry,

I had a C3 up for 10 years and while the ubolts were a bit rusty, they 
came apart just fine with a little WD-40.  I do live in a dry climate 
which has something to do with it I'm sure.

cycle-24.com carries galvanized ubolts.

Rich - N5ZC

On 9/9/2013 2:52 PM, Gerard Jendraszkiewicz wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> My Force 12 5BA is currently down to replace a broken truss wire. I 
> also plan to replace the boom to mast plate. The one I had was a the 
> older 'small' style.
>
> Now this brings me to the question.
>
> The U-Bolts that hold the elements to boom appear quite rusty, 
> although it appears to be just surface rust. The nuts all look to be 
> in good shape. Is there any thoughts to replacing the u-bolts ? The 
> replacements I have obtained from Force 12 are the same Zinc plated 
> type that were OEM on the antenna.
>
> I also have new insulators, but again the old insulators look just 
> fine, they are a bit weathered but seem to be in good shape. Replace 
> or not to replace ?
>
> The antenna has been up for about 10 years and is a very good 
> performer. Any thoughts ? I think all the old u-bolts would have to be 
> cut off for replacement.
>
> Comments ?
>
> Thanks
> Jerry, KE9I
>
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