Just a bit of TowerTalk / Rohn trivia...years ago, Rohn
made the TB3 with a factory-installed grease fitting. I
happen to have one in my posession. Anyone know when
Rohn quit installing them in their thrust bearings? Just
curious! 73 de Brad, N9EN @ Radio Free Roscoe (IL)
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From: <K7LXC@aol.com>
To: <kb7ww@uswest.net>; <jskatz@sk.sympatico.ca>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Binding Rohn TB3
> In a message dated 5/13/01 9:52:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kb7ww@uswest.net
> writes:
>
> > I greased the bearings
> > and races with Boat Trailer wheel bearing grease (water proof).
>
> Oops - not recommended. The grease will attract grit and lead to more
> wear on those soft aluminum bearing races. After cleaning the bearings and
> races, just put the bearings back in dry and everything will work fine.
>
> Cheers, Steve K7LXC
> Tower Tech
>
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