Go see an implement dealer. They can usually cross any bearing and have
seen a ton of them. They'll likely be a good source for new ideas....
marlon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mac McCullough" <w5mc@austin.rr.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 5:46 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] US Tower bearings
> All , I am wanting to replace some of the small diameter bearings that
> are pressed and then sort of "set" by dimpling the surrounding aluminum
> grooved pulley ... these bearings are used throughout the UST wire pulley
> scheme, presently the one I have in my hand is marked K 8 made in USA
> Nice Phila... or better yet has anyone replaced this " my words " poor
> quality bearing with a better quality as well sealed type bearing ...
> these bearing frequently seem to seize, thereby forcing the cable to drag
> it's self across the pulley groove and then ruining the pulley in short
> order .. I love the tower, just not these critical yet cheap bearings
> they use .. all suggestions welcomed .. thanx mac/mc w5mc
>
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>
> Located 46 miles due North of the Alamo, and 121 miles due South of the
> Western White House. see my website at www.collinsandharrisradios.com
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