[TowerTalk] Grease or not to grease

[Bob K6UJ]

Hi Rick,

My guess is that it is probably the pulley bearings in bad condx. One of 
the pulleys could be rubbing as it turns too.  I replaced the bearings 
on 3 pulleys on my tower.  Crank it down, block it up so it is safe and 
inspect the pulleys individually.  Bet you will find some that turn 
pretty hard and the bearings are shot.  The bearings can be replaced 
depending on your tower.  Mine are pressed into the aluminum pulley 
sheaves.  I order new bearings and pressed in the new ones.
What tower do you have ?

Bob
K6UJ

On 11/14/16 10:14 AM, Rick wrote:
> I have a 52 foot crank up.
> It is getting difficult to crank up.
> Should the pully/axle assemblies be greased....
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> Rick K9KK
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