[TowerTalk] Rotor Querstion

[Don]

Hmmm, I've a few T2X's that I'd like to convert.

But when I try to contact this vendor using the Contact Us process at 
the site, I get this. Still in business?

Don W7WLL

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On 12/12/2019 9:08 AM, Robert Harmon wrote:
> Dave,
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> How long has the Tailtwister been in use ?  It could be something internal causing the intermittent turning also.
> For a permanent fix to the terminal strip problem get one of these connector kits below.  The old terminal strip is removed
> and replaced with one of these connector assemblies.  Then you can unplug the cable easily.  Nice gold plated contacts
> that won't rust.  If the terminal strip is rusty,  you might be abe to temporarily clean it but it will not be long term solution.
> There are replacement original terminal strips available for the Tailtwister but it makes sense to do an upgrade.
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> http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43 <http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43>
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> Now having said all that, if you are going to do this upgrade, it is best to remove the rotator and work on it in your shop.
> Then you might as well do an overhaul.  They are easy to overhaul, replace the bearing balls, regrease, etc.
> all the parts are pretty cheap on MFJ's site.  There are some good videos on You Tube for doing the overhaul.
>
> Bob
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>> On Dec 12, 2019, at 6:59 AM, Dave Leisman <w8qwdave at casair.net> wrote:
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>> I have a HyGain Tailtwister rotor that works just fine, but the thing is sometimes intermittent
>> because the contacts on the terminal strip have rusted, making a good connection difficult.  Anyone
>> have any ideas I might do to clean those terminals without actually removing the entire strip of 8
>> terminals? Getting inside the rotor from this angle to swap this terminal strip for a new strip will
>> not be easy, and I really don't want to break the case open to make the change from the inside.
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>> Hence my dilemma.
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>> I have thought about trying to clean the existing strip by sanding, but I can't get into where the
>> actual contact is made.  I had someone recommend using Naval Jelly to clean the rust away, but that
>> seemed kind of harsh.
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>> I am open to thoughts and any ideas the group might have.
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>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Dave, W8QW
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