I has asked for suggestions as why my Ham IV would turn my old Wilson rotatable
tower
smoothly with no problems but my T2X sometimes wouldn't start, sometimes get so
far and
stop.
Even with the same control box.
I had it centered properly
I could turn the Wilson easily by hand.
Lot's of suggestions and help.
I finally got a chance to open it up this morning while waiting and praying
that the VU4
would be hearable.
Opened over xyl's old roasting pan in case of parts falling out.
'there were none'
(I always leave a rotor to north with the edges of the cases scored to ease in
proper
alignment when reassembling.
I found that all parts looked good,
EXCEPT!
The bottom race and bearings were/are all black and very rusty looking.
The two upper bearings/races were fine, light coating of grease, shiny bearing.
But that bottom race/bearings were gritty feeling and the rotor portions that
sits on
those bottom bearings were also gummy and took a lot of cleaning to get back to
smooth
shiny metal.
So I'm convinced that those bearing were offering a severe restriction.
I will be ordering new bearings & holder for the bottom raceway.
The only thing I can imagine that caused this....The base of the T2x sits just
inches
above the patio concrete. While I always cleared snow from the base, maybe one
of our
famous Chicago wet snow falls allowed enough moisture to rust those bearings.
Again thanks for all help and suggestions.
After I get it back together again, I'll let you know how it works.
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Bill H. in Chicagoland
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