[TowerTalk] Thrust bearing info needed .. Peer FTJ-211

[Robert Harmon]

Phil,

The Peer FTJ-211 is a very good sealed bearing for your mast.  I am using a similar bearing on my tower.  These bearings are designed for much more 
loading than they will receive in our antenna rotation application. They weigh about 8 pounds. !   They have a locking collar that counter rotates locking the mast so
there can be no axial or vertical movement and has a grease fitting for easy service when on the tower.    I use a rubber boot above mine to protect it from the weather.  
It is the rubber cone from a vent pipe boot I got from Home Depot.  Works great.  I would check the bearing out, rotate it by hand and see f you feel any roughness.  
It probably is fine.  

Bob,
K6UJ






> On Mar 13, 2019, at 5:04 AM, Phil <pmills7 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> This bearing is on top of a used W-51 crank-up that
> I'm planning on using.  It does have a grease fitting.
> Is this a reasonable quality bearing or should I
> consider replacing it?
> 
> thanks, 73, Phil  W5BVB
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