I used a "Cool Whip" container turned upside down, punched a hole in the
bottom and a slice on the side. Then I used electrical tape to cover it
to keep the UV from damaging the plastic. It's been there for 5 years,
works great, and keeps the coax/SteppIR control wires from getting
tangled with the bolts on the side of the thrust bearing in addition to
protecting the bearing.
73,
--
Joe Hannigan - WDØM
Pagosa Springs, CO
http://www.WD0M.com
http://www.pagosarocks.com
http://www.quiltqueen.net
Terry G. Glagowski wrote:
> To make a dust / rain cover for my thrust bearing, I used a plumber's pipe
> component... a 2 inch to 3 inch converter made out of rubber which has a hose
> clamp to keep it fastened to the 2 inch mast.
> Terry / W1TR
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> It is possible to make a dust/rain cover for your thrust bearing and install
> it as I have done. Farm supply stores sell a feed dish for animals, which is
> made of material similar to an auto tire sidewall. I cut a hole in the
> center equal to the mast diameter. I cut a slit from one side from the mast
> hole to the edge. The dish is very flexible and I was able to twist it
> enough to get it into place. You can use tape, silicone rubber or what ever
> to seal the slit. I have also made them where the dish was cut in half and
> used a strip of aluminum under each slit with screws thru the rubber into
> the aluminum. There is no reason not to cover the thrust bearing.
>
> 73, Dan, N5AR
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