[TowerTalk] TB3 Thrust Bearing

[Jim W7RY]

PB Blaster is what to use on the rusted screws/bolts.

Jim W7RY


On 7/30/2023 10:34 AM, VE5ZX wrote:
> SRI - The photo was stripped from the post - here is a link to Google 
> docs with the photo
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDS74xCHVXLB8GLko_-f7zHC3tTk6H9k4q3HR0PNITE/ 
>
>
> Syl - VE5ZX
>
> On 2023-07-30 9:26 a.m., VE5ZX wrote:
>> I have a problematic TB3 thrust bearing at the top of the tower (See 
>> image)
>>
>> Do you think it might be possible to use a rust remover to loosen the 
>> bolts, tap the outer ring back down into place and tighten the bolts
>> OR
>> Do you think the only thing that can be done is to replace bearing?
>>
>> I don't know what the inside of the TB3 looks like so if someone has 
>> a photo please send it for me
>>
>> tnx - Syl - VE5ZX
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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY