[TowerTalk] thrust bearings

[Chick Allen]

I’ve seen guys take a 2” rubber ( plumbing) vent flange and slit it to go over the mast and slide it down over the TB3 bearing for additional weather protection. Either bearing, TB3 or the DXE, is a good product. My suggestion would be to periodically rotate the beam, especially during the slow DX season, and even park it in different directions. Don’t let it sit endlessly in one direction. I’ve had good luck exercising my rotators throughout the year. Hope this is helpful. 

73 de Chick, NW3Y 

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> On Oct 6, 2018, at 5:08 PM, <knowkode at verizon.net> <knowkode at verizon.net> wrote:
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> Jim,
> I had reservations about using a conventional flange bearing but your roof jack idea jostled a memory. I haven't seen that trick in 15 years. Thanks for the ideas.
> Jim, W5QM
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