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RE: [TowerTalk] Re: Thrust bearing

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Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Re: Thrust bearing
From: Joe <WD0M@centurytel.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:05:16 -0600
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I'm in the keep it tight category - why have a thrust bearing if it doesn't secure the mast? I'd be concerned about scoring the mast and weakening it over time if there is a small gap.

Cheers,

Joe
WDØM

At 11:49 AM 7/22/2004, Noel wrote:
Agreed with everthing except the statement. "...Then make sure the
collar can rotate around the mast without binding".. Seems to defeat the
point of having a thrust bearing?  Why not  have just a collar then?  I
think the bolts in the thrust bearing should be tightly holding the mast
or at least very snug. Not bearing weight but enough to support any
lateral movement.  Your method would cause the bolts to eventually scar
the mast even though you say the clearance is minimal, unless one used
shims.

I'm curious haw many people who utilize thrust bearings, allow the
bearing to "rotate around the mast" or make sure the mast and bearing
are tight and rotate together?

Noel


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