[TowerTalk] Lowering HDX 589

[Mike Ryan]

A buddy uses a 3000lb rated worm gear winch. I forget the brand but it is 
junk.  I just email him and asked him to send the pics he took of it last 
weekend. It is only about 6 months old, is rusting badly, and appears that 
the pin that holds the gear from the handle to the worm gear is about to 
fall out.  Don't recall the brand but is is made in Mexico.
-Mike

-----Original Message----- 
From: WK1W - Ivan Shapiro
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 8:31 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lowering HDX 589

I have one, too.
After removing the usual bolts and making a little slack (but not too much)
I use a heavy, long pry-bar to get it started.
The slack should be "just enough to catch" the tower.  Then lower it.

I need to motorize it, Would like to know details (manufacturer of motor and
gear) any pictures etc.
If anyone reading this would send any info I would be grateful forever :)
Lowering isn't the hard work....as you know,
Thanks and 73
Ivan Shapiro
WK1W
Email WK1W at ivanshapiro.com


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