[TowerTalk] Source for Large Adjustment Nut

[john at kk9a.com]

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0169318 ?

John KK9A

> Patrick Barkey N9RV
> Tuesday, April 03, 2018 4:11 PM

> I have a chain drive for my big rotating tower that was built by K8RR
> (SK). It has a torque limiter that allows the tower to slip in high winds
> to protect the rotor and linkage. The problem is that the adjustment nut
> for this limiter (similar to a clutch) has rusted solid and I can't adjust
> the tension anymore.
>
> My plan is to cut the nut off and use a new one, but I cannot find a
> source
> to buy the replacement nut.
>
> It looks very similar to this:
> https://www.applied.com/c-brands/c-regal-beloit/c-morse-industrial-corp-/700tl-adj-nut/Torque-Limiter-Parts/p/101376137
>
> But mine is a slightly different thread pattern and size. I need a 3 1/2
> inch nut with 12 tpi. The fastener places can't find one like that for me.
>
> Does anyone on this list have any ideas where to look?
>
> I can't identify the manufacturer of the torque limiter that I have.
>
> - Pat
> N9RV
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