The Fulton brakes eventually seize up or worse. If they can be covered
from the WX all the better.
What you need is a "Klein Grip" to grab the cable and a come-along to
take the tension off the winch. Then the winch can be replaced, the
cable reattached, and then the tower lowered. It might be time to
replace the cable, I did that on an LM-354. Measure the old cable and
go to a wire rope shop and have them swage the end loop on an identical
type replacement cable (don't use wire rope clips IMO).
https://www.zoro.com/klein-tools-haven-grip-frgd-06-25-cable-1604-10/i/G7452103/
is the cheapest but will likely damage a hoist cable
https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-KT4500-Parallel-Jaw-Grip/dp/B00508HWLM has
a longer grip length and cable diameter range. Very useful when working
with guys.
A fellow ham might have one to borrow.
Grant KZ1W
On 10/14/2017 8:44 AM, DAVE WRIGHT via TowerTalk wrote:
Greetings,
I'm having a problem w/my winch on my Tri-Ex LM-354 tower. The stock hand-winch is "stuck"
& will not move "downward."
Apparently the friction clutch has stuck as it has not been moved much over the
last several years. It does move UP just fine. But when I try to go down, it
refuses to move; even when great strength is applied.
I've only managed to get it to move an inch or two after several tries. I fear if I try too hard it may
suddenly just come totally "free" & the tower will "fall" all the way to the
nested position, likey damaging the tower.
Should I continue to try to "force-it" down & take the chance of it falling? Or should I try to
"lever" or "jack" it past the "hard-spot?"
I likely will replace it after this problem is solved. No sense taking more
chances. I really appreciate any suggestions you may have. BTW, Tashijan Tower
has the part listed on their price/part listing as below:
| K1550 Fulton Winch | 041-0335 | 20 | $165.00 |
Thank you,
Dave K6JOX
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