[TowerTalk] Clamp on thrust bearing

[Chuck Dietz]

I did not imply that tnstaafl mast should be removed from the tower.  Just
lifted enough to insert the bearing.

Chuck W5PR

On Sunday, November 1, 2015, jcjacobsen at q.com <jcjacobsen at q.com> wrote:

> Ummmmmmmmmmmmm
>
>
> <SNIP>
> You might try loosening the Yagi mounting clamps and let them slide down
> the mast to the top of the tower. Then slide the mast up using a gin pole
> until you can insert the bearing. Then let the mast down and re-mount the
> beams. I think you will be much happier with a proper bearing.
>
> <Snip>
>
>
> Let's think about that........ You slide the yagi down to the top of the
> tower. Then raise the mast to insert the new bearing.
> This would mean the mast AND yagi would be above the top of the tower.
> What would support the mast and yagi while the mast is out of the tower???
> Nope, don't think so.
>
>
> I like the idea of raising the mast out of the rotor just enough so you
> can place the bearing on the bottom of top plate. It would be easier to
> keep the mast braced vertical while doing it.... not to mention stable.
>
>
> Just my $.02 worth.
>
>
> K9WN Jake
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