What are the dimensions of the bolts -- length, diameter and threads per
inch? Also what is the depth of the holes? I can measure the bolts and holes
on a T2X I have on the ground and let you know how they compare.
73, Dick WC1M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: w4lde [mailto:w4lde@numail.org]
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:02 AM
> To: TowerTalk
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Trouble mounting T-2X
>
> Started to mount a new T-2X purchased on 3/3/10 yesterday. Made up all
> of the plugs and checked the rotor out on the ground at the tower.
> Rotor worked properly on the ground
>
> Dropped the tower and tilted it over so we could install the rotor body
> and mast. We checked the bolts and the tower mounting plate for the
> correct mounting and they aligned OK. The rotor plate is heavy duty 3/8
> to 1/2" thick and welded in place.
>
> I had only insert the mounting bolts in the body a few turns before
> taking it outside and didn't notice anything unusual. Used some anti
> seize lube' on the bolts.
>
> My helper (brother) did notice that the rotor body bolt holes seemed a
> little out of the pattern and very close to one edge, however, when
> aligning the body to the rotor plate they look almost dead on. So we
> proceeded, then the trouble started.
>
> The mounting bolts turned in hand tight about a 1/4 of the way in, not
> free at all and got to the point (1/4 way) that we decided to use my
> small ratchet set.
>
> Not even 1/2 way in the bolts started to seize and we were very
> reluctant to proceed. I checked the depth of the holes in the body and
> they are free in equal to the length of the bolts.
>
> We backed out the bolts and lowered the rotor to the ground and again
> tired to insert and screw in the bolts while free of any mounting plate
> with the same results. It almost seems like the threads are not right
> for the mounting bolts or the bolts are two long but we didn't want to
> over tighten. The bolts were in a plastic package so I assume they were
> the correct ones supplied by the factory.
>
> Looks like we did slightly bend one bolt head and not sure when that
> occurred but I can always get a new bolt locally.
>
> Any ideas? Your input and help will be appreciated.
>
> 73 de
> Ron W4LDE
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